Aesculus (x) carnea 'Fort McNair'

Vernacular name: 
Red horse chesnut 'Fort McNair'
Famille: 
Sapindaceae

Small chestnut tree with a dense and rounded shape at maturity. The flowers in pink spikes are very attractive. Deep green to dark foliage. Height from 5 to 6m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs

Climate

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Leaf color

  • Green

Flower color

  • Pink

Sun exposure

  • Sunny

Size

3 to 5m
2 to 5m

Ornamental interest

  • Flower
  • Ball port

Notable plant

  • In spring

Type de sol

  • Neutral

Garden use

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Park
  • Parterre

GENERAL DESCRIPTION