Red Horse Chestnut

Sapindaceae

Red Horse Chestnut

Aesculus x carnea

Species Trait Scores

These are intrinsic species traits that do not vary by location. For location-specific composite suitability scores and climate ratings, use the Regional Assessment tool.

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Key Traits

Pink-red flowersResistant to leaf minerCompact formPalmate leaves

Ecosystem Services

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Quick Facts

Max Height
20 m
Canopy Spread
12 m
Growth Rate
moderate
Leaf Type
deciduous
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Native Range

Garden hybrid (A. hippocastanum × A. pavia)
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Below-Ground Ecology

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Climate Envelope

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