Tree #26: Red Horsechestnut

Aesculus × carnea (ESS-kew-lus × KAR-nee-uh)

• European hybrid dating from 1858 AKA Horse Chestnut
• Deciduous with large palmate (palm) shaped leaves with 3 to 4 leaflets
• Long bright red fragrant flowers clustered 5” to 8” long in spring
• Needs at least 5’ square clear area when planted and can grow to 40 feet tall
• Seeds in rough husk (sort of like buckeye) are poisonous

 

 Blossoms, Click 'once' to enlarge

 

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