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Aesculus x carnea ‘Briotii’ (Red Horsechestnut)

Red Horsechestnut 'Briotii', Red Horse Chestnut 'Briotii'

Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii', Red Horsechestnut 'Briotii', Red Horse Chestnut 'Briotii', Red Flowers, Aesculus hippocastanum, Aesculus pavia
Aesculus x carnea, Red Horsechestnut, Red Horse Chestnut, Red Flowers, Aesculus hippocastanum, Aesculus pavia

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.

  • Grows up to 25-35 ft. tall and wide (7-10 m).
  • Thrives in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Prefers moist, fertile soils.
  • Keep an eye out for canker, coral spot, leaf spot and horse chestnut scale.
  • Propagate by seed or grafting
  • Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.
  • Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Requirements

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
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Alternative Plants to Consider

Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut)
Aesculus californica (California Buckeye)
Aesculus x neglecta ‘Erythroblastos’ (Painted Buckeye)
Aesculus flava (Yellow Buckeye)
Aesculus pavia (Red Buckeye)
Aesculus x carnea (Red Horsechestnut)
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

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
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Do I Need?
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