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Aesculus × carnea ‘Atropunicea’
Red Horse-chestnut Family: Sapindaceae I don’t have information on this cultivar, so this article describes Aesculus × carnea, a natural hybrid between red buckeye (Aesculus pavia) and horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum). Mature red horsechesnut reaches heights of 40-70' (12-21 m). It tends to be symmetrical in shape, looking a bit like a rounded cone. Identification: Red horsechesnut is not native to the United States, but it is found throughout zones 5-7.[1] The beautiful pink blossoms make it a popular planting in yards and along streets. The tree has wide green leaves composed of five leaflets. Nuts are round, with thorny coats. Edibility: Poisonous. Online References:
Aesculus × carnea at the University of Florida Environmental Horticulture site Aesculus × carnea on Wikipedia References:
Sibley, David Allen, The Sibley Guide to Trees, Alfred A. Knopf, 2009, p. 327.
5/23/2008 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
4/24/2007 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA 1NY State University lists the zones as 4-9 Aesculus × carnea ‘Atropunicea’ description by Thomas H. Kent, last updated 17 Feb 2012. © FloraFinder.com. All rights reserved. |
5/29/2007 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
5/29/2007 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
4/24/2007 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA
5/28/2008 · Tom and Susan’s, Pepperell, MA Range: Zones 5-8:
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The nuts of this and other horse chestnut
trees contain a dangerous glycoside.
