Aesculus X carnea 'Briotii' |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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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:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.