Aesculus x carnea
Red Horsechesnut
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
9 - 15m
Width:
9 - 12m
Growth Rate:
Slow
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)
Drought Tolerance:
Moderate
Flooding Tolerance:
Low
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Unknown
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Unknown
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
No
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Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment. It has been reported that this species is less susceptible to leaf blotch.
Management Notes
- Seeds are reportedly toxic but rarely palatable
- Trunk bark can crack from over-exposure to sunlight, which can be avoided by not pruning lower branches
- Fruit litter may be an issue
Cultivars
Briotii, Fort McNair, O’Neill