Brioti Buckeye

• Spring: Stunning deep red flower clusters emerge, attracting pollinators and hummingbirds.
• Summer: Lush, dark green foliage creates a full, rounded canopy perfect for shade.
• Fall: Leaves turn a warm golden-bronze, adding seasonal charm.
• Winter: Bare branches provide a strong, architectural presence in the landscape.

The Briotti Red Horse Chestnut is easy to grow and requires minimal upkeep.

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Thrives in rich, well-drained loamy soil, but adapts to clay or sandy soils.
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once mature.
• Fertilization: Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring to encourage growth and flowering.
• Pruning: Little pruning required; remove dead or weak branches in late winter or early spring.
• Pest/Disease Resistance: More resistant to leaf blotch and scorch than other horse chestnuts.

The Briotti Red Horse Chestnut is a spectacular flowering tree that brings bold color and seasonal interest to parks, streetscapes, and large residential gardens. Its rounded, dense canopy makes it an excellent shade tree, offering relief on hot summer days. The vibrant red flower spikes create a striking contrast against its deep green foliage, making it a fantastic specimen tree for front yards or formal landscapes.

This disease-resistant hybrid is also well-suited for urban planting, as it tolerates pollution, compacted soils, and variable moisture levels. With fewer and smaller seed capsules than traditional horse chestnuts, it is a cleaner, low-maintenance alternative. Whether planted as a street tree, along driveways, or in a mixed tree line, the Briotti Red Horse Chestnut is a reliable, eye-catching choice.