Red Horse Chestnut. A deciduous tree with dark-green leaves. Bears attractive dark-red flowers, with yellow centres. Max Height 20m. Max Spread 15m. Flowers June to August. Fruits July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Aesculus x carnea ‘Briotii’
A deciduous tree with dark-green leaves. Bears attractive dark-red flowers, with yellow centres.
Additional information
| Generic | Aesculus |
|---|---|
| Species | x carnea |
| Varietry | 'Briotii' |
| Common Name | Red Horse Chestnut |
| Flower Colour | red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 20m |
| Family | Hippocastanaceae |
| Spread | 15m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | brown |
| Fruits When | July, September |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Specimen |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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