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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 7–10Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or Notro; provided they are well-drained
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Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Proteaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or Notro; provided they are well-drained
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — tree for full; which could damage the delicate blooms
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — blanket the branches from spring to early summer; consider its moderate growth rate and the potential to cast light
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — This striking tree originates from the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina; tree for full
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — the Chilean Firetree favors full sun exposure to light shade; commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or Notro
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — provided they are well-drained
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — tree for full; which could damage the delicate blooms, image 69
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — It requires moderate watering and benefits from a mulch layer to maintain root moisture and temperature
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or Notro; provided they are well-drained, image 51
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) — tree with red blooms
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — Its lanceolate, evergreen leaves grow to about 2 to 5 inches in length, forming a dense, bushy habit
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — consider its moderate growth rate and the potential to cast light shade once established; the Chilean Firetree
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — thrives in well-drained soil and full sun; the Chilean Firetree favors full sun exposure to light shade
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — Its lance-shaped leaves accentuate the scarlet spring flowers, attracting hummingbirds
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — It requires moderate watering and benefits from a mulch layer to maintain root moisture and temperature; where it
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) — red flowers in the garden; is a captivating species renowned for its vibrant display of fiery red flowers
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) — which could damage the delicate blooms
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — thrives in well-drained soil and full sun; the Chilean Firetree favors full sun exposure to light shade, image 71
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — which measure around 2 inches long; an optimal addition to any landscape design seeking a focal point
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — where it thrives in a wide range of soil types; this striking tree originates from the temperate forests of Chile and
Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — The Chilean Firetree (Embothrium coccineum)
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