Aesculus × carnea (Red horse chestnut). This tree has red-pink flowers which are borne in clusters about 25cms long, in the spring. The dark green leaves are divided and fan shaped giving it a 'tropical' look to it. The foliage casts dense shade.
Woody perennial, Deciduous, Tree
Cultivated hybrid of garden origin; Aesculus hippocastanum x Aesculus pavia
Specimen
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Plant in a shelteredf location away from hot dry winds.
Propagate by seed for the species in autumn, cultivars by budding in late summer or by grafting in late winter.
Leaf spot may affect young foliage, and coral spot fungus may attack damaged wood.
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It must be planted in a position which is never sunnier than light shade.
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