Aesculus x carnea

Aesculus x carnea has a wide, round head and large, fan-shaped dark-green leaves. It produces giant red flower candles in late-spring, and glossy-brown nuts in the autumn, which are toxic to both humans and animals. The foliage may scorch in very dry or windy conditions. Aesculus x carnea is challenging to transplant once established due to its taproot. It is ideal for use as a shade, avenue, or paddock tree, and it displays beautiful golden-yellow leaves during the autumn season. Aesculus x carnea prefers moist and well-drained soil and does not tolerate dry soil well. Aesculus x carnea is deciduous, not native to New Zealand, and a hybrid between Aesculus pavia and Aesculus hippocastanum. Learn more about Aesculus x carnea.