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

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.

Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.