Aesculus × carnea
Red horse-chestnut
The red horse-chestnut is a medium-sized tree, resulting from an artificial hybrid between A. pavia (red buckeye) and A. hippocastanum (horse-chestnut). It is known for its showy red flowers borne in plumes on branch ends, which bloom in spring. It produces leathery fruit capsules in the fall and can grow up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide, with a round head that casts dense shade when mature. Its leaves are dark green, palmately compound, and deciduous.
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Sapindales
Sapindaceae
Aesculus
The plant contains saponins, which are toxic to humans but can be used for various medicinal purposes. Additionally, it contains aescin and escin, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
The seeds of the red horse-chestnut are not typically used for consumption due to their toxicity. However, extracts from the seeds and bark have been historically used for medicinal purposes, including as a remedy for inflammation and cardiovascular issues.
Spring
Late winter to early spring
Up to 40 feet (12 meters)
Red
Large gardens and parks
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