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Aesculus X carnea 'Briotii'

Ruby Flower Red Horsechestnut

Plant photo of: Aesculus X carnea 'Briotii'
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Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum        Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon

 

Description

Aesculus carnea 'Briotii' is a deciduous tree that grows to 40' high and 30' wide. Aesculus carnea has a round crown with large dark green leaves, divided into leaflets. It bears hundreds of 8" long plumes of red flowers.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Pink, Red, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full

Water

Low, Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Lawn, Park

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.