A hybrid ornamental tree valued for its showy red to pink flower panicles appearing in late spring, smaller and more manageable than the common horsechestnut. The cultivar 'Briotii' produces particularly deep red flowers and is one of the most popular selections.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
30–40′ tall × 25–35′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 7b
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Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 7b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native Range
Hybrid origin (European cross)
Function & Care
wildlife benefitwindbreakhedgerow
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, grafting
Notable Cultivars
'Briotii' is the most widely planted cultivar, distinguished by its deeper crimson-red flowers and more compact growth habit compared to the straight hybrid.