Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii'
Red Horse Chestnut









A compact grower with large, dark-green, fan-shaped leaves. Giant red flower candles in late-spring. Glossy-brown nuts in autumn are toxic to humans and animals. Foliage can scorch in dry or very windy conditions. Once established, it is difficult to transplant due to its taproot. Great as a shade, avenue, or paddock tree. Golden-yellow autumn leaves. Has larger flowers than Aesculus x carnea and is slower-growing due to a greater number of flowers, and will mature as a smaller tree. Prefers moist, well-drained soils, and will not tolerate dry soils well. Aesculus x carnea is a hybrid between Aesculus pavia and Aesculus hippocastanum.
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Family: Sapindaceae, soapberry family, a family of flowering trees, lianas, and herbaceous plants that occur in many temperate and tropical regions. Learn more about Sapindaceae.
Genus: Aesculus, aesculus (Latin, noun), meaning 'a kind of oak bearing edible acorns'. Commonly known as buckeye and, a genus of various flowering trees and shrubs. Learn more about Aesculus.
Species: Aesculus x carnea, carnea (Latin, adjective), meaning 'flesh-coloured', in reference to the pink colour of this hybrid species' flowers. Learn more about Aesculus x carnea.
Cultivar: Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii'
Common Name: Red Horse Chestnut