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Aesculus hippocastanum x carnea ‘Red Horse Chestnut’ Nursery


$4.00

Spreading large tree. Deciduous. Red flowers in Spring Growth rate fast. Use for specimen, avenues, shade tree. Any fairly deep soils. Full sun. Very frost hardy. Very drought tolerant once established. Bird attracting (honey eaters and parrots). Bee attracting.

Description

Origin SE Europe
Form: Spreading large tree
Type: Deciduous
Height (typical): 8.0 -10.0m
Width (typical): 6.0 – 8.0m
Growth rate: Very fast
Uses: Specimen, avenues, shade tree
Soil type: Any fairly deep soils
Position: Full sun
Frost hardiness: Very hardy
Drought tolerance: Very drought tolerant (once established)
Wind firmness: Very wind firm
Windbreak position: First row planting
Flowering time: Red Flowers in Spring
Pruning: Not required
Features: Bird attracting (honey eaters & parrots)
Bee attracting
Great climbing tree for kids
Seeds used for “conkers”

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