Technical sheet
Aesculus x carnea
diaplant.pt · 21/09/2026
Red Horse Chestnut · Aesculus x carnea
Size
Large
Mature Height
10–15 m
Mature Spread
8–12 m
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Rounded
Heat Tolerance
Moderate
Drought Tolerance
Low
Sun
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5a–8a
Care Level
Easy
Growth Rate
Medium
Soil Types
Well Drained, Moist but Well Drained, Loamy
Salt Tolerance
Low
Flower Colour
Red, Pink
Flowering Season
May – June
Ornamental Interest
Flowers, Foliage (Year-round)
Pest Resistance
Moderately Resistant
Disease Resistance
Moderately Resistant
Native Range
Garden hybrid (A. hippocastanum x A. pavia)
Landscape Uses
Shade Tree, Specimen / Focal Point, Avenue / Street Planting
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