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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

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) — The impressive tubular flowers

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) — This striking tree originates from the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — commonly known as the Chilean Firetree or Notro

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — This evergreen reaches heights of 10-50 feet, with a spread of 10-15 feet; it requires moderate watering, image 72

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) — which could damage the delicate blooms; tree with red blooms

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — An optimal addition to any landscape design seeking a focal point

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

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

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) — requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight for optimal blooming

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — it's sensible to offer protection from strong winds

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

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — red flowers in the garden

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

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

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

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

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

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) — provided they are well-drained; the impressive tubular flowers

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — thrives in well-drained soil and full sun; the Chilean Firetree favors full sun exposure to light shade, image 48

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — thrives in well-drained soil and full sun

Photographs by 15 contributors

scott.zona from Miami, Florida, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Tawaye, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Christer T Johansson, CC BY 3.0 · source
LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
brewbooks from near Seattle, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Draceane, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Derek Harper, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Javier martin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Christoph Strässler from Oberdorf BL, Schweiz, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Lin linao, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Guillaume Baviere from Uppsala, Sweden, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Alastair Rae from London, United Kingdom, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Paweł Drozd, on Wiki Drozdp, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Daniela Colleoni Villagrán, CC BY 4.0 · source

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