Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii'

Also Known As

Aesculus carnea 'Briotti'
Aesculus hippocastanum 'Briotii'
Aesculus x carnea 'Briotti'
Aesculus x carnea 'Briottii'
Bottlebrush Buckeye
Briotii Horsechestnut
Briotti Red Flowering Chestnut
Red Horse Chestnut
Red Horsechestnut

Plant type

tree

size

H: 25'-35'
W: 20'-35'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii' plant details

Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 35 FT - wide, 25 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring
Uses: big leaves, shade tree, street tree, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This French clone delights the eye with its large, dark, ruby-red candles which appear in 8-10" upright panicles in spring. The flowers are followed by interesting, prickly seed pods. Its luxurious branches sweep low and this tree forms a dense canopy to 30-40' tall with glorious, dark-green, crinkly leaves; its course texture is a stand out in the landscape! S/M

By: Forestfarm

A broadly rounded, dense, deciduous shade tree. Late spring flowers are pinkish red and held in up to 10" tall erect clusters. Flowers give way to slightly prickly capsules that contain 2-3 poisonous nuts. Leaves are a dark green, and more resistant to sun scorch than A. hippocastanum. Growth Rate fast, 12"+ annually

By: Garden World

A hybrid of A. hippocastanum and A. pavia with intermediate characteristics of each. Best used in a broad, open landscape so it doesn't become crowded. Flowers are an attractive pink, splashed with yellow inside.

By: Heritage Seedlings

This red horsechestnut puts on a stunning show in the spring and only gets to be about half the size of its white relative, and it drops almost no fruit. zone 3

By: Whitman Farms

Has large, showy panicles of dark rose-red flowers and glossy leaves.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Red flowers in large panicles spring, rounded symmetrical form, Zones 4-8

By: Lael's Moon Garden

Magnificent. One word says it. I won't stop at that one word but I probably could! Distinctive palmate leaves, enormous, rich rose-red candle like flowers are spectacular in Spring. Large but still more compact than common Horse Chestnut. Grows about 12" per year. In bloom these tree is the most amazing things you've ever seen. Stunning, Gorgeous, Amazing and yes, Magnificent! Tolerant of most soils but prefers deep, well-drained.