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Fort McNair Horse Chestnut
Aesculus x carnea 'Fort McNair'
Horse Chestnut
In stock · from $401.99
Showy pink-red blooms in late spring in clusters 6-8" long. Foliage is green in the summer and turns yellow orange in the fall. Appears to tolerate salty/alkaline soils to some extent. As with many Horse Chestnut varieties, late season foliage burn is common in hot, dry summers.
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Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-14.
Quick answers
How big does Fort McNair Horse Chestnut get?
About 40' tall and 25' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Fort McNair Horse Chestnut need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Fort McNair Horse Chestnut need?
Moderate water use.
Will Fort McNair Horse Chestnut grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Fort McNair Horse Chestnut in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $401.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Fort McNair Horse Chestnut wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.