Chilean Firetree

Embothrium Coccineum

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Overview

The Chilean Firetree (Embothrium coccineum), notable for its vibrant, fiery-red blossoms, thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. This evergreen reaches heights of 10-50 feet, with a spread of 10-15 feet. Its lance-shaped leaves accentuate the scarlet spring flowers, attracting hummingbirds. Hardy in USDA zones 8-10, it requires limited pruning and offers striking seasonal interest ideal for focal points in temperate garden designs.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 7–10Climate Subtropical

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — The Chilean Firetree (Embothrium coccineum)

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 20–30 Ft.
Mature width: 10–20 Ft.

Classification

Family: Proteaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — This evergreen reaches heights of 10-50 feet, with a spread of 10-15 feet; it requires moderate watering, image 49

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — This striking tree originates from the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina; tree for full, image 53

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — Its lance-shaped leaves accentuate the scarlet spring flowers, attracting hummingbirds; thrives in, image 50

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or Notro; provided they are well-drained, image 51

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — is a captivating species renowned for its vibrant display of fiery red flowers; blanket the branches from, image 52

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — where it thrives in a wide range of soil types; this striking tree originates from the temperate forests, image 54

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — provided they are well-drained; the impressive tubular flowers, image 55

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — An optimal addition to any landscape design seeking a focal point; red flowers in the garden, image 56

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight for optimal blooming, image 58

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — the Chilean Firetree favors full sun exposure to light shade; commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or, image 57

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — which measure around 2 inches long; an optimal addition to any landscape design seeking a focal point, image 61

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — Its lanceolate, evergreen leaves grow to about 2 to 5 inches in length, forming a dense, bushy habit, image 59

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — The impressive tubular flowers; this evergreen reaches heights of 10-50 feet, with a spread of 10-15 feet, image 60

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — blanket the branches from spring to early summer; consider its moderate growth rate and the potential to, image 62

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — consider its moderate growth rate and the potential to cast light shade once established; the Chilean, image 63

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — red flowers in the garden; is a captivating species renowned for its vibrant display of fiery red flowers, image 67

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — tree with red blooms; its lanceolate, evergreen leaves grow to about 2 to 5 inches in length, forming a, image 68

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — it's sensible to offer protection from strong winds; which measure around 2 inches long, image 65

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — It requires moderate watering and benefits from a mulch layer to maintain root moisture and temperature, image 64

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — which could damage the delicate blooms; tree with red blooms, image 66

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — tree for full; which could damage the delicate blooms, image 69

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — The Chilean Firetree (Embothrium coccineum); its lance-shaped leaves accentuate the scarlet spring flowers, image 70

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or Notro; provided they are well-drained, image 74

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — thrives in well-drained soil and full sun; the Chilean Firetree favors full sun exposure to light shade, image 71

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