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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.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Low, 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:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.