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Genus: Aesculus Species X carnea Common Name: Red Horse Chestnut Family: Aceraceae + Hippocastanaceae + Sapindaceae Order: Sapindales Native: Southeastern United States Habit: Tree Height: 30 to 40 feet Width: 15 to 25 feet Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: Scarlet Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 4-8 Note: This tree is suitable as a specimen flowering tree. Flowers are attractive to Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds. Seeds are poisonous. Monitor plant for leaf blotch, especially under dry soil conditions. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.

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File last updated: 2007.

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