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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:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.