Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Aesculus x carnea Briotii
Red Horse Chestnut
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Description
This medium-sized chestnut tree bears large dark red panicles of flowers at the end of spring, with orange spots, and does not produce chestnuts. It forms a tree 10 to 12m (32ft 10in to 39ft 5in) tall and 8m (26ft 2in) in diameter, with palmate foliage, divided into 5 dark green wavy leaflets. It is perfectly hardy and not very demanding in terms of soil and exposure, and tolerates drought quite well.
Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii' is a horticultural hybrid obtained in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century, often planted as an avenue tree. It is a cross between Aesculus hippocastanum, a more vigorous subject, native to the mountain plains of northwestern Greece, and Aesculus pavia, a small tree or bush native to the southeastern United States, with scarlet flowers and more drought-resistant. 'Briotii' forms a small chestnut tree with a straight trunk, 10 to 12m (32ft 10in to 39ft 5in) tall and 8m (26ft 2in) wide, perfectly hardy, widely used in avenue alignments. It has a medium growth rate, with a rounded, compact habit and forms a dense ovoid crown. Its large branches produce smooth, slightly sticky buds. Its deciduous leaves, 15cm (5.9in) wide, are divided into 5 elliptical and wavy leaflets, with a few large teeth, dark green in colour. Their undersides are slightly lighter. They turn beautifully yellow or orange in autumn. The inflorescences, in the form of large upright panicles, slightly larger and darker than those of Aesculus x carnea, bloom in May-June. The small flowers, very abundant, are dark purplish red with orange spots. The flowering is sterile, preventing the formation of fruits, which are often considered a constraint for road maintenance. The trunk of this small tree is covered with smooth, dark grey bark.
Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii' adapts to any deep and fertile, humus-rich soil, preferably moist although it is more drought-resistant than its parent, the Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), and a sunny location. It can be used as a specimen tree but also in a shrub bed associated with a Hydrangea paniculata, an Hydrangea quercifolia, a Cotinus 'Royal Purple', rosebay laurels or even a large rhododendron if the soil is acidic. Planted as a specimen or in a row along a large alley, it can accompany the flowering of the cream-white-flowered Horse Chestnut as well as perennials such as peonies, daylilies, and roses in a romantic-style garden.
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Botanical data
Aesculus
x carnea
Briotii
Hippocastanaceae
Red Horse Chestnut
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii' is planted in spring or autumn in a deep, moist, humus-rich, slightly acidic to even acidic soil in a sunny location. Deep ploughing is recommended before planting. Reserve space for it as it can reach a width of 8m (26ft 2in). Water and mulch to keep the soil fresh. Fertilize in spring. Prune in February by removing crossing branches or to raise the crown. It may be susceptible to attacks from cockchafer, scale insects, and diseases such as coral disease, canker, or foliar spots.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.