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    EMBOTHRIUM
    EMBOTHRIUM
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    EMBOTHRIUM

    Commonly known as Chilean fire bush

    Can be trained in to a decorative arch.

    Genus of 8 species of evergreen trees and shrubs from forest in the central and southern Andes of South America.

    In the protea family so avoid phosphates. Grow in poor soil and enjoy the fiery flowers in early summer.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      Red spider mites in greenhouse possibly
    • Place of origin
      Southern Chile
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      Narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
    • Woodland garden
    • Height
      10m (30ft)
    • Spread
      5m (15ft)
    • Tree
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus- rich.
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      shelter from cold winds.
    • Partial shade
    • Rounded to broadly columnar
    • Mature Size
      10m (30ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        5m (15ft)
      		  
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