Red Horse Chestnut

That dense canopy of dark green leaves will reach the floor eventually, the tree hiding its trunk behind an enveloping mass famed for an outstanding floral display. In late spring, candelabra like flowers of deep red punctuate the green background in brilliant contrast, before eventually given way to slightly prickly capsules of nuts. Its a show hummingbirds and bees, find impossible to resist. Ideal for garden parks and shading, the deciduous ‘Briotil’ will grow to 6 x 5m.

Suitable for: Specimen, street planting & garden shade, parks

Features: Deep red flowers, handsome leaves

Botanical Name: AESCULUS carnea ‘Briotii’