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Red Horsechestnut, Red Horse Chestnut, Bottlebrush Buckeye 'Plantierensis'

Aesculusx carnea

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Family

Sapindaceae (sap-in-DAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Aesculus (ES-kew-lus)

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Synonym

Aesculus x plantierensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Provides Winter Interest

Height

over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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