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Aesculus X carnea 'Fort McNair'

Ruby Flower Red Horsechestnut

Plant photo of: Aesculus X carnea 'Fort McNair'
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Information by:         Photographer: Linda Engstrom, Connon

 

Description

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 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.