Aesculus carnea 'Briotii' | Red Horse Chestnut - Clear Stem - Standard - Girth 8-10cm - 250-270cm - 70lt

Aesculus × carnea 'Briotii', commonly known as the Red Horse Chestnut, is a striking deciduous tree that is a hybrid between the common horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) and the red buckeye (Aesculus pavia). The cultivar 'Briotii' is particularly renowned for its vibrant pink-red flowers, which appear in late spring and early summer. These flowers are arranged in large, upright panicles and are a key feature that makes this tree a favourite in ornamental planting schemes.

Reaching a height of 12 to 15 metres (40 to 50 feet), Aesculus × carnea 'Briotii' forms a broad, rounded crown, with a dense canopy that provides excellent shade. Its dark green, palmate leaves consist of five leaflets and can grow up to 15 to 20 centimetres in length. In autumn, the foliage may turn yellow before falling, although the autumn colour is not as striking as in some other trees.

Unlike its parent, the common horse chestnut, the Red Horse Chestnut produces fewer fruits (conkers). The nuts that do form are small, spiny, and less abundant, making the tree a cleaner choice for gardens and streetscapes where fallen conkers can be a nuisance.

Aesculus × carnea 'Briotii' thrives best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. It is fairly tolerant of urban pollution, making it a popular choice for parks, large gardens, and urban environments. 

Overall, Aesculus × carnea 'Briotii' is valued for its aesthetic appeal, particularly the vivid blooms, and its ability to provide shade and structure in landscapes, making it a desirable ornamental tree for a variety of settings.