08/29/2025
Introducing a breathtaking tree that transforms your landscape into a vibrant canvas of pink and yellow flower panicles every spring! This extraordinary tree is the perfect addition for enhancing landscapes, serving as a striking focal point.
The ‘ Fort McNair’ Red Horse Chestnut dazzles with its eye-catching spikes of pink blossoms crowned with charming yellow eyes, elegantly rising above its lush greenery in mid-spring. Its dark green leaves emerge light green in spring, transitioning to a brilliant yellow in fall. Be prepared to cleanup fallen chestnuts in your landscape.
This robust deciduous tree features a rounded shape and a coarse texture that distinguishes itself with attractive foliage.
While it does call for occasional maintenance, the Red Horse Chestnut flourishes best when pruned in late winter, after the chill has subsided. With no significant drawbacks, it's a stellar choice for your garden.
Ideal for diverse landscaping applications, this tree can reach an impressive height and width of up to 40 feet at maturity, sporting a low canopy with a clearance of 4 feet.
Thriving in full sun to partial shade, the Red Horse Chestnut prefers average to moist soil. Fortunately, it adapts well to various soil types and pH levels, exhibiting exceptional tolerance to urban pollution, even flourishing in busy inner-city settings. This unique hybrid is truly a gem!
