Index : Ornamental Trees & Shrubs : Ornamental Trees : HORSE CHESTNUT, RED Aesculus carnea Briotii Suitable for any normal soil and position and  Ultimate Height 50ft (15m) Exposed/Windy     Damp Shade Av. Growth/Year* 1ft (30cm) Dry Shade Wet Sites Native Coastal Areas Evergreen Chalky Soil   This plant has been awarded an RHS Award of Garden Merit. Av. Growth/Year* = Average growth per year in first 10-20 years, click here for more details.

Enlarge picture / more pictures Mature tree in flower.

Magnificent ornamental deciduous tree, with distinctive palmate leaves. This variety is suitable for large gardens, parks and avenue planting. Enormous, rich pink candle-like flowers are very spectacular in spring. More compact head than common Horse Chestnut. TREE 20ft x 10ft (6m x 3m) in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft (15m).

Price per plant for   1+ 5+  Br  3-4ft 100-125cm £17.95 £16.65 Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer etc.   We can only sell bare-rooted/transplanted plants when they are dormant. Depending on the weather this is normally between November and March. We only charge for goods paid by credit/debit cards when they are despatched.