Mr Maple Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii' Horse Chestnut

The 'Briotii' is a compact cultivar that reaches a mature height and spread of approximately 10 feet. Because it has a slow growth rate, it will take about a decade to reach this full size, making it a manageable choice for smaller residential landscapes.

This cultivar is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8. If you live within these zones, it should tolerate winter conditions well, provided it is planted in an appropriate location.

It performs best in full sun to part shade. While it can handle partial shade, you will likely see the most vibrant and prolific scarlet red flower pinnacles when it receives at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.

As a deciduous tree, it will drop its leaves in the autumn, which is standard for this type of ornamental. Because of its compact size, the cleanup is significantly less demanding than with larger, full-sized horse chestnut varieties.

While young trees focus energy on root and branch development, you can generally expect to see the signature scarlet red blooms as the tree begins to establish itself. Patience is key with this slow-growing cultivar, but the visual impact of the flowers is worth the wait.