BRIOTTII RED HORSECHESTNUT

Aesculus × carnea 'Briottii'

FAMILY Hippocastanaceae

SYNONYMS

ADDITIONAL COMMON NAMES

See: all Aesculus

GENERAL INFO

The fruit of this tree is poisonous when ingested.
Native range: GermanyHorticultural use: Screen

TREE CHARACTERISTICS

Tree Shape: RoundedFoliage Type: DeciduousMaximum Tree Height: 50 feetCanopy Width: 35-50 feetGrowth Rate: ~24 in/yearLeaf Arrangement and Leaf Form: Opposite, Palmately CompoundLeaf Shape: OblanceolateLeaf color: Dark GreenFall Color: YesFlowers: Showy, FragrantFlower Color: RedFlower Type: Has male and female reproductive parts in each flower (perfect)Flower Time: SpringFruit: Large Brown CapsuleFruiting time: FallBark Color: Dark Brown, FissuredLitter Type: Dry Fruit

SITE CONDITIONS

Recommended Planting Area: Greater than 7'Water Use Rating: MediumSunset Climate Zone: 1 - 10, 12, 14 - 17Shade Tolerance: NoUSDA Hardiness Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9Soil Texture: Loam or ClaySoil pH: Very Acidic to Slightly AlkalineSalt Tolerance: Moderate

CONSIDERATIONS

Branch Strength: MediumRoot Damage Potential: LowPotential health issues: PoisonousWildlife interactions: Attracts bees, squirrelsDisease and Pest susceptibility: Chlorosis, Armillaria, Root RotUtility Friendly: No

CITE THIS TREE

"SelecTree. UFEI. "Aesculus &times carnea 'Briottii' Tree Record." 1995-2025. Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo. Accessed on Jun 17, 2025."
< https://selectree.calpoly.edu/tree-detail/134 >

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