Aesculus carnea 'Briotii'

Brioti Red Horsechesnut

Aesculus × carnea ‘Briotii’ (Briotii Red Horse Chestnut) is a handsome flowering shade tree valued for its upright panicles of deep rose-red flowers, dense canopy, and clean, refined appearance compared to common horse chestnut. It’s a reliable ornamental choice for landscapes that need spring color without excessive mess.

Key Characteristics and Benefits


Flowers & Color: Large, showy rose-red to pink-red flower panicles in mid to late spring, highly ornamental.



Foliage: Large, palmate dark green leaves with good summer substance and fewer leaf issues than A. hippocastanum.



Growth Habit: Upright to rounded canopy with strong branching and a formal look.



Landscape Value: Cleaner, more refined habit than standard horse chestnut; excellent specimen tree.



Size: Typically reaches 30–40 ft tall with a 25–35 ft spread.



Care and Requirements


Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–8



Light: Full sun to partial shade



Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil; adapts to average soils



Water: Moderate; appreciates consistent moisture



Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required



Tolerance: Moderate tolerance to urban conditions; avoid severe drought and compacted soils



Summary:
‘Briotii’ Red Horse Chestnut is an excellent choice for lawns, parks, campuses, and large residential landscapes, offering dramatic spring flowers, a tidy canopy, and dependable ornamental performance.

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Flowering Ornamental Tree

Height

35'

Width

25-35'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Spring

Flower color

Hot Pink, Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Specimen

Shape

Clump, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No