This hybrid deciduous tree has an erect greyish trunk with spreading drooping branches forming a rounded crown. The divided leaf has 5-dark green oblong leaflets and the funnel-shaped reddish flowers appear in clusters in early summer followed by prickly fruit.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Aesculus x carneais a hybrid arising from Aesculus hippocastanumand Aesculus paviaand is widely used throughout Europe.

It prefers a deep well drained moist rich soil in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant.

Red Horse Chestnut is grown for its habit and its flower display. It is planted in avenues or in parks and large gardens as a shade or lawn specimen tree. Under cultivation it normally grows smaller and establishes in 3 to 5 years and is long lived. It has soft timber that is rarely used. ID 1662

Aesculus (es`kű-lus) carnea (kar-nee-?)

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)
Litchi, Maple, Horse Chestnut and Hop Bush Family