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Deciduous Trees · MCH exam plant
Red Horse Chestnut
Aesculus x carnea
ES-kyoo-lus KAR-nee-a
Tree
Key ID features
Palmate compound leaves, red flower panicles, large sticky buds
| Botanical name | Aesculus x carnea |
|---|---|
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Aesculus |
| Category | Deciduous Trees |
| USDA hardiness zones | 4a–8a |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Native to New England | No |
| Salt tolerant | No |
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