AESCULUS x carnea 'Briotii'

Deciduous - 5- to 7-palmate, dark green leaves compose of stalkless or short-stalked, often slightly twisted, leaflets 25cm (10in) long.

Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - rose pink

Height - 20m (70ft)

Spread - 15m (50ft)

Tree - spreading tree. Produces flowers with yellow centres followed by spiny fruit.

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Full sun

Partial shade

Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these.

Additional Features - Good to know - A. hippocastanum x A. pavia

Pests & Diseases - scale insects, canker, coral spot, leaf blotch.

Place of origin - southeastern Europe, Himalayas, North America, eastern Asia.

Flower Shape - Panicles - conical panicles 20-30cm (8-12in) tall

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil

Tree Shape - Rounded to broadly spreading

Wildlife - Bee friendly