A Remarkable red horse-chestnut

Tree Information

Common Name: red horse-chestnut

Scientific Name: Aesculus xcarnea

Category: Champion (big) tree

Comments: This is the largest red buckeye on record for Virginia in 2007, with a circumference of 81 inches. It is located in Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke. It was originally nominated as a big tree by William Hubbard.

Dendrology Notes: This tree was originally identified as a red buckeye, Aesculus pavia.

Nominator: Stephen Jordan

Location of Tree

This tree is not on public or publicly accessible property. The owner's name, address, and the exact location of the tree are not displayed to protect the privacy of these individuals. If you are the owner and wish to make this information public, please let us know.

County/City: Roanoke

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red horse-chestnut identification