Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut - Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair' - 3" Caliper Ball & Burlap Tree
Available for Store Pickup or Local Delivery Only
Add bold spring color and dense shade to your garden with Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut, a striking ornamental tree known for its upright clusters of deep red flowers. In mid to late spring, the vibrant blooms rise above the foliage, creating a dramatic display that attracts pollinators. Large, dark green leaves form a full canopy through summer, providing welcome shade and strong landscape presence. Its balanced form and showy flowers make it an excellent choice for specimen planting or adding bold seasonal color to larger lawns.
Plant Details:
- Botanical Name: Aesculus × carnea ‘Fort McNair’
- Hardiness Zone: 4–7
- Plant Height: 30–40 feet
- Spacing: 25–35 feet
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
- Flower Color: Deep red
- Foliage: Large dark green palmate leaves
- Habit: Rounded, dense canopy
- Uses: Specimen tree, shade tree, large lawn planting
- Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Photos shown at maturity
Available for Store Pickup or Local Delivery Only
Add bold spring color and dense shade to your garden with Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut, a striking ornamental tree known for its upright clusters of deep red flowers. In mid to late spring, the vibrant blooms rise above the foliage, creating a dramatic display that attracts pollinators. Large, dark green leaves form a full canopy through summer, providing welcome shade and strong landscape presence. Its balanced form and showy flowers make it an excellent choice for specimen planting or adding bold seasonal color to larger lawns.
Plant Details:
- Botanical Name: Aesculus × carnea ‘Fort McNair’
- Hardiness Zone: 4–7
- Plant Height: 30–40 feet
- Spacing: 25–35 feet
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
- Flower Color: Deep red
- Foliage: Large dark green palmate leaves
- Habit: Rounded, dense canopy
- Uses: Specimen tree, shade tree, large lawn planting
- Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Photos shown at maturity
Description
Available for Store Pickup or Local Delivery Only
Add bold spring color and dense shade to your garden with Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut, a striking ornamental tree known for its upright clusters of deep red flowers. In mid to late spring, the vibrant blooms rise above the foliage, creating a dramatic display that attracts pollinators. Large, dark green leaves form a full canopy through summer, providing welcome shade and strong landscape presence. Its balanced form and showy flowers make it an excellent choice for specimen planting or adding bold seasonal color to larger lawns.
Plant Details:
- Botanical Name: Aesculus × carnea ‘Fort McNair’
- Hardiness Zone: 4–7
- Plant Height: 30–40 feet
- Spacing: 25–35 feet
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
- Flower Color: Deep red
- Foliage: Large dark green palmate leaves
- Habit: Rounded, dense canopy
- Uses: Specimen tree, shade tree, large lawn planting
- Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Photos shown at maturity
