Aesculus carnea 'Briotii'
Ruby-Red Horse Chestnut
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.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Width Range
25-40', 40-60'
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
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
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:
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.