Fort McNair Horse Chestnut Tree
Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Fort McNair Horse Chestnut Tree highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
Growing Zones 5-8
Favorite of the Bunch - Fort McNair Horse Chestnut
Talk about a tree that leaves everyone who passes by in awe! The Fort McNair Horse Chestnut Tree (Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair') has features unlike any other medium-sized tree! The pink bouquets of flowers with yellow throats, bloom in the spring stand out dramatically on top of its dark green foliage and give your garden a relaxing, paradise environment.
This sensational medium-sized ornamental tree produces the cutest cluster of elegant pink spring blooms that are followed up with lush palm-shaped foliage with 5-7 leaflets. As summer draws closer, the paradise vibes continue and the tree makes for a perfect relaxing shade tree to escape reality under.
Bringing in the bees, butterflies, and Hummingbirds, the showy blooms shine in the late spring. Despite how dramatic the orchid-like spires of flowers appear, the resulting small, prickly seedpods are not super showy but birds and wildlife love them. Finally, stunning golden leaves glow in the cool fall months.
Selected from the grounds of Fort McNair in Washington DC, this Horse Chestnut tree is heat and cold-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 8. Growing into a mid-sized tree 30 - 35 feet tall and just 20 - 25 feet wide to create a nice rounded silhouette.
Landscape Application:
Fort McNair, also known as a Red Horsechestnut, is made to be the center of attention and makes for one of the best flowering ornamental shade trees around! Plant one to the southwest of your home to reduce cooling costs, or plant near your seating areas to create a lush hangout spot in your yard!
The incredibly captivating blooms and green leaves leave everyone in a trance no matter the location, so if you are longing for a privacy tree near your porch or patio, then you better believe this tree will do the job best!
Horse Chestnuts are usually large trees but Ft. McNair is a mid-sized gem for any sized home landscape! Perfect for modern lots and smaller properties! Use yours as a pretty front yard lawn specimen and street tree.
- Bouquet of Petite Pink Flowers With Yellow Accents
- Spring Flowers For Pollinators & Hummingbirds
- Eye-Catching Golden Fall Colored Leaves
- Glossy Green Palmate Foliage
- Phenomenal Ornamental Shade Tree, Specimen & Street Tree
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Planting this tree in full sun with well-drained soil will ensure it grows to its mature size of 45 feet tall and 30 feet wide. The Fort McNair Horse Chestnut is easy to care for and disease-resistant. To ensure it stays strong and healthy, you can surround the base of the tree with a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to give it the extra treatment it deserves. Prune these trees when dormant to keep them growing healthy but Horse Chestnut are widely disease-resistant and pest-free.
- Full Sun
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Prune When Dormant
- Incredibly Disease Resistant
Order your own super showy Fort McNair Red Horse Chestnut Tree for dramatic blooms and lush shade! Buy yours now at the Nature Hills Nursery expert tree nursery!
