Help me identify my mystery tree

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by b6104, May 8, 2007.

  1. b6104

    b6104 Member

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    Please help me identify a tree in the northern Virginia/DC area. Picture taken today May 8, 2007

    thanks,

    Bob
     

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  2. Ken R

    Ken R Active Member

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    I'll be interested to see what other people say, but since you are in my neck of the woods, I've got to take a stab at it.

    It looks like the tree has palmate compound leaves, which to me says "horse-chestnut."

    Looking around for pink-flowered horse-chestnuts, I found Aesculus carnea.
     
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    tipularia Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Yes, I agree Aesculus × carnea
     
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  4. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Another vote for Aesculus × carnea.

    It is a hybrid between Aesculus hippocastanum and Aesculus pavia.
     
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