Red Horsechestnut 'Briotii', Red Horse Chestnut 'Briotii'
Noted for its outstanding floral display, Aesculus x carnea ‘Briotii’ (Red Horsechestnut) is a medium-sized deciduous tree of rounded to broad-rounded habit with a dense canopy of lustrous dark green leaves adorned with 5-7 leaflets. In late spring, erect cone-shaped panicles, 10 in. long (25 cm), of dark red flowers cover the tree for a spectacular display. They are quite attractive to bees and hummingbirds. The flowers give way to slightly prickly capsules containing two or three nuts. Although deciduous, Red Horsechestnut does not produce any appreciable fall color. A beautiful landscape tree for parks and large lawns. It may be planted as a shade tree.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Aesculus |
| Common names | Buckeye, Chestnut |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
| Spread |
25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Trees |
| Plant Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Aesculus |
| Common names | Buckeye, Chestnut |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
| Spread |
25' - 35' (7.6m - 10.7m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |
How many Aesculus x carnea ‘Briotii’ (Red Horsechestnut) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Aesculus x carnea ‘Briotii’ (Red Horsechestnut) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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