Aesculus carnea 'Briotii' - STD 8-10 CM CONT

Description
The Red horse chestnut 'Briotii' (Aesculus carnea) is a broad, roundish tree that produces blood-red flowers. They appear in mid-May. The Red horse chestnut 'Briotii' also has palmate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of around 15 metres and grows to a width of around 12 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Aesculus rubicunda.

Bulletpoints
* attractive golden yellow autumn colouring * salt air tolerant, soil salt tolerant, can be partially cultivated over

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Red horse chestnut 'Briotii' are dark green, palmate and opposite. They are about 8 - 15 cm in size. Red horse chestnut 'Briotii' turns a bright golden yellow in autumn.

Spread
France.

Frost hardiness
The Red horse chestnut 'Briotii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Red horse chestnut 'Briotii' is a broad and roundish growing tree with a closed crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 m and is approx. 8 - 12 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The blood-red flowers appear in mid-May.

Use
Solitary, medicine, park