Red Horse Chestnut 'Fort McNair'
Family: Sapindaceae (Soapberry
Family)
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Height: 35 feet tall
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Spread: 25 feet
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Bloom Time: mid Spring
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Bloom: spikes of pink flowers with
yellow eyes
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Light: full sun
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Soil: average,
well-drained; prefers fertile soils
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Moisture: medium; foliage
tends to scorch in dry conditions
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Use: beautiful
landscape tree for large lawns; shade tree; attracts hummingbirds
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Care: low
maintenance; best pruned in late winter once threat of extreme cold has passed; if leaf blotch is a problem, rake up any fallen leaves to prevent spread of spores the following spring
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Concerns: leaf blotch can
be a significant problem; powdery mildew and leaf spots may also occur; brown
edges may occur in drought conditions or on sites exposed to wind
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Native to: species native
to Europe
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Notes: rounded shape;
palm-shaped leaves turn yellow in fall
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Supplier: Beaver Creek Nursery
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H071
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