Aesculus X carnea 'Fort McNair' |
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Aesculus carnea 'Briotii' is a deciduous tree that grows to 40 ft. high and 30 ft. wide. Aesculus carnea has a round crown with large dark green leaves, divided into leaflets. Bears hundreds of 8 in. long plumes of red flowers.
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 between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.