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Aesculus carnea 'Briotii'

Ruby-Red Horse Chestnut

Plant photo of: Aesculus 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 ft. high and 30 ft. wide. Aesculus carnea has a round crown with large dark green leaves, divided into leaflets. Bears hundreds of 8 in. long plumes of red flowers.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.

Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.