Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'

Also Known As

Aesculus x carnea 'Ft. McNair'
Ft. McNair Horsechestnut
Ft. McNair Red Flowering Chestnut
Horsechestnut

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-40'
W: 20'-30'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair' plant details

Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring pink and red flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 30 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very showy dark-pink flowers with yellow throats rise on 6-8" panicles above the handsome deep-green disease-resistant foliage of this elegant 35-40' high by 25' wide tree. This dense, rounded tree was selected at Ft. McNair in Washington D.C. for its leaves that don't scorch and for its lovely golden fall color; plant away from sidewalks/drives where the somewhat messy seedpods will not be an issue. S/M

By: Forestfarm

A tree, 30-40 ft. tall; rounded pink flower spikes with yellow throats in spring. Performs best in cooler climates.

By: Heritage Seedlings

Pink flowers with yellow throats in large panicles, yellow fall color Hardy in USDA zones 4-9

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Pink with yellow throat. Selected at Fort McNair near Washington, DC. Almost always propagated by grafting as some think it's sterile and other say it doesn't breed true! Leaves don't scorch as some do and faster growing than many cultivars. Soil: Average H: 25-35'