Aesculus ×carnea – Red horsechestnut

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Aesculus ×carnea – Red horsechestnut

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A crossing between A. hippocastanum and A. pavia. Grows slower and remains smaller than A. hippocastanum. The dense crown casts a deep shade. A mature tree can reach a height of up to 20 m and a width of 15 m. The slightly shiny, opposite leaves are more or less folded and can grow to 15 cm across. They appear early in spring and remain for a long time. The autumn colour is yellow brown. Not until a tree is 8 to 10 years old, do the conspicuously coloured flowers appear. These appear as long erect, panicles of 15 - 20 cm and are pink red. The fibrous root system consists of a main root which branches out well and goes deep into the ground. The soil must not be too dry. Intolerant to asphalt and/or hard surfaces unless the base area is large enough.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Clear stem (2)
Specifications
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Height
15 - 20 m
Crown
globular, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
grey-green, with light vertical grooves, non-sticky buds
Leaf
usually five leaflets, dark green, circa 15 cm
Flowers
pink to red, in erect panicles, May
Fruits
few, less prickly than A. hippocastanum, Ø 4 cm
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
all, preferably not too dry
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)
Fauna tree
valuable for bees (honey plant)
Application
avenues and broad streets
Shape
clearstem tree, multi-stem treem
Origin
Germany, ca 1818
Synonyms
Aesculus rubicunda
Clear stem tree Multi-stem tree clay soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) 1st size , taller than 12 metres dense crown green orange/red May average growing Conspicuous bloom valuable for bees (honey plant) non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Aesculus ×carnea

Aesculus ×carnea can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Aesculus ×carnea is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 15 - 20 m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Aesculus ×carnea is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Aesculus ×carnea with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Aesculus ×carnea blooms in may.
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