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Red Horse-chestnut

Aesculus × carnea (Syn. Aesculus rubicunda)

Photo by Meik Meißner
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Field Notes

Description:

Hybrid between the Red Buckeye (A. pavia) and the Common Horse Chestnut (A. hippocastanum).

Notes:

The origin of the tree is not known, but it probably first appeared in Germany before 1820. The hybrid is a medium-size tree to 20-25 m tall, intermediate between the parent species in most respects, but inheriting the red flower color from A. pavia. It is a popular tree in large gardens and parks.

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Aesculus × carnea

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