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Sapindaceae
Trees and shrubs
Red chestnut tree 'Fort McNair'
Hardiness
Zone 4
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Family
Sapindaceae
Aesculus × carnea ‘Fort McNair’, also known as the Fort McNair red horse-chestnut, is a vigorous and floriferous variety, cultivated for its abundant dark pink flowers with yellow centers, borne in upright clusters that catch the eye from late spring. Its dense, healthy, dark green foliage, which is less susceptible to leaf spot than other cultivars, makes it an excellent choice for sustainable urban or rural landscaping. Its naturally rounded to oval, symmetrical habit provides cool, generous shade in summer. Very hardy, tolerant of difficult conditions, and low-maintenance, ‘Fort McNair’ is perfectly suited for parks, avenues, large gardens, or driveway entrances, where it combines structure, decorative flowering, and ease of care.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer 14-7-14 or 4-2-8. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke at planting.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodLate spring
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorDark green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingFew light brown capsules
Maximum height10 to 12 m (33 to 39 ft)
Maximum width6 m (20 feet)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature'-34°C
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
Pets
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Flowers that attract hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
