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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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, 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:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.