For taller options and non-tree planting schemes Contact us stating species, height/girth and delivery postcode.
Red Horse Chestnut Tree Aesculus Briotii Options
100+: Supplied in a 5-litre pot and is usually half standard or feathered (can be repruned to be a Half Standard)
125-150cm : Supplied in a 5-9 litre pot and is usually a Half Standard, 2-3 years old.
150-180cm : Supplied in a 7-12 litre pot and is usually a Half Standard, 2-3 years old.
180-240cm : Supplied in a 12-20 litre pot and is usually a Half Standard, 2-4 years old.
Girth 8-10cm : Supplied in a 30L pot and will be a Standard form. Roughly 240-300 cm tall.
Girth 10-12cm : Supplied in a 30L pot and will be a Standard form. Roughly 300-360 cm tall.
Girth 12-14cm : Supplied in a 35-50L pot and will be a Standard form. Roughly 360-420 cm tall.
Girth 14-16cm : Supplied in a 50L pot and will be a Standard form. Roughly 420-480 cm tall.
*Heights are given as a very rough guideline and can have considerable variation based on species and supplier (each nursery experiences different growing conditions) It may even have been pruned before being sent out so we can only guarantee girth. Trees over 5.5m may include a delivery surcharge based on location and species but we will confirm before sending.
Once a Red Horse Chestnut Aesculus Briotti gets over a certain age and height, Girth becomes the best way to measure maturity. This is a measurement taken around the trunk of the tree. For every increment, you are looking at around 12-18 months growing time and there is a noticeable difference in the size of the crown and root system as shown in the increasing pot sizes as they get older. The heights we have given are very approximate and are only an industry guideline for most trees. Even trees within the same batch can vary wildly and be outside of these measurements.
Red Horse Chestnut Tree Aesculus Briotii
The Red Horse Chestnut tree (Aesculus carnea 'Briotii') is somewhat unusual in that it differs, mainly from the Common Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) in the colour of its red flowers. This compact, dome-headed tree has a densely leaved form. Its conkers or fruits are small and less spiny, often altogether without spines, than those of the Horse Chestnut. A slow-growing tree, it is resistant to 'Chestnut Leaf Miner'. It is also resistant to alien invasion, dinosaurs, Jehovas Witness (it stands there until they go away) and all forms of Man flu.
It has received the Royal Horticultural Society AGM which we think stands for Absolutely Great Man or Award Of Garden Merit. The RHS also state that the tree may cause severe discomfort if ingested. They don't explain how but it could be that passing thorny conkers out your rear end would be problematic or that a Briotti bun maybe more fibre that you are used to.
Expect wildlife to come visiting your garden if you plant this tree. By that we mean birds, squirrells etc. If you notice seals and polar bears then we may have a problem with continental drift.
A large tree, expect a height of over 6m and 4m wide after 10 years but could go to grow considerably more based on local conditions. 12m x 8m is not unheard of. The Red Horse Chestnut is considered a slow growing tree which is great for those averse to pruning.
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Planting Red Horse Chestnut Tree Aesculus Briotii
Plant in an exposed or sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate most soils from sand, chalk, loam and clay and hardy down to minus 20 degrees centigrade.
Tree Jargon Explained
Half Standard: Around 80-100cm clear stem.
Standard: Around 180-200cm clear stem.
Feathered: Branches for most of the trunk/stem length.
Multi-Stem/Bush: Very little or no clear stem. Multiple branching starting low to the ground.
Rootball: Dug from the field with roots intact i.e. no pot.
Pot: Plastic container that the tree was grown in.
Maiden: 1 year tree that has not been pruned.
Pleached: Foliage a square/rectangle flat shape wired to a bamboo frame with some clear stem.
Screen: Same as pleached but much less/no clear stem.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £750 for 150cm+ trees might be discounted by ​​​​​​​contacting us
Ornamental Tree Roots In The Shade e.g. Behind A Fence
It is more important that that foliage (posh term for leaves) receives the sunlight than the roots. So if the canopy of your ornamental tree can sunbathe but the bottom of your tree thinks there has been a nuclear winter then that is ok. You might want to ensure you have good drainage as water and no sun is the start of algae and other such issues.
Early Autumn Leaf Fall
Heat stress, being potted, lack of water, being boxed up for a few days etc can cause early Autumn leaf fall. Once planted, normal service will resume next season.
Do I Need To Stake My Ornamental Tree?
9 out of 10 times the answer will be no, especially if under 200cm tall. However our article on Tree Staking should help guide you.
Climate Change
Climate Change has increased aesthetic foliage issues such as Powdery Mildew, Shothole, Rust, frost damage etc These are not terminal issues and will usually last a season or less. All trees are inspected before being sent out to ensure they are fundamentally healthy and will bounce back.
Planting In The Corner Of A Garden
Air and light is reduced in this location which could promote fungus and bacterial issues. If the corner is of the house and a fence then you also have leeching issues to contend with from cement and wood preservatives. Also when it rains, that area would experience higher water levels so we advise against it unless the plant is very hardy.
Mature Tree Warranty
Once a tree is over 3 years old, the failure rate is considerably less and our Tree Warranty does not cover it at 100%. Please check details.
