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77.‘O’Neill’ Red Horsechestnut

Wofford Arboretum South Campus

English - June 28, 2007 13:14 - 43 seconds - 335 KB
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Tree Details
Hardiness zone:

7

Height:

30 – 40

Spread:

equal to height

Habit:

Rounded to broad-rounded

Light:

Full sun or partial shade

Soil:

Moist, well-drained soil preferable

Flowers:

fine red, occur in 10 – 12 panicles

Fruit:

prickly, globose, 1 1/2 diameter capsule

Landscape use:

Good park, campus, or golf course tree

History:

Resulted from a cross between A. hippocastanum and A. pavia; most likely occurred in Germany;

Pests\Problems:

More mildew and blotch resistant than A. hippocastanum

Significant Features:

Dark green foliage; beautiful red-pink flowers