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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) — which measure around 2 inches long

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

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — Its lanceolate, evergreen leaves grow to about 2 to 5 inches in length, forming a dense, bushy habit; it's sensible

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

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) — it's sensible to offer protection from strong winds; which measure around 2 inches long

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

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 evergreen reaches heights of 10-50 feet, with a spread of 10-15 feet

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — the Chilean Firetree favors full sun exposure to light shade

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — where it thrives in a wide range of soil types

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — is a captivating species renowned for its vibrant display of fiery red flowers

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — Its lance-shaped leaves accentuate the scarlet spring flowers, attracting hummingbirds; thrives in, image 73

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight for optimal blooming, image 35

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) — tree for full

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

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

Chilean Firetree (Embothrium Coccineum) — The Chilean Firetree (Embothrium coccineum); its lance-shaped leaves accentuate the scarlet spring flowers, image 47

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

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) — consider its moderate growth rate and the potential to cast light shade once established

Photographs by 19 contributors

LBM1948, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jason Hollinger, CC BY 2.0 · source
Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada, CC BY 2.0 · source
Liam Quinn from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Ewen Cameron, CC BY 4.0 · source
(c) Julien Renoult, CC BY 4.0 · source
Paweł Drozd on Wiki Drozdp, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Hector Montero from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
wikixexo, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
Daniela Colleoni Villagrán, CC BY 4.0 · source
Ron Knight from Seaford, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Lin linao, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
CARLOS TEIXIDOR CADENAS, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Christer T Johansson, CC BY 3.0 · source
Arthur Chapman, CC BY 2.0 · source
scott.zona from Miami, Florida, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Franz Xaver, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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