Which is the best Aesculus?

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Possum_Eater Cynthiana, KY(Zone 6a) Nov 02, 2004

I am looking for your opinions on this one. I really like the pictures I have found on these plants and want to plant some seeds but I'm having a hard time making a choice. If someone put a gun to my head and said make your choice now; I would have to say I'm leaning toward the Red Buckeye.

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rcn48 Lexington, VA(Zone 6a) Nov 03, 2004

Possum, lots of choices for Aesculus, with white, red and pink blooms. We have had Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye) growing for years and I have to say it's one of my favorites. Although.... a nice specimen of Aesculus parviflora (white blooms) is stunning in full bloom. I still remember years ago travelling through Boston and seeing one in bloom in May, had a hard time driving through traffic at 60+mph and still trying to get a glimpse of the tree! We also have Aesculus x carnea (O'Neill's Red) which has the most beautiful pink blooms. Although it looks rather ragged in late summer/fall, the spring blooms make it worth growing. Another x carnea cultivar is Fort McNair.

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Possum_Eater Cynthiana, KY(Zone 6a) Nov 03, 2004

Thanks for your insite rcn48.

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