EMBOTHRIUM coccineum

Commonly known as Chilean fire bush

Magnificent orange-scarlet flowers in May and early June. A difficult plant to establish so expect some losses. This species is only suitable for the West and South-West of the UK
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  • Evergreen
    Oblong to lance-shaped mid- to deep-green leaves to 12cm (5in) long
  • Orange
  • Height
    10m (33ft)
  • Spread
    5m (16ft)
  • Tree
    Upright, freely-branching, suckering tree or shrub. Flowers are 3-4.5cm (1¼-1¾in) long and are carried in dense racemes to 10cm (4in) long.
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
  • Full sun
    shelter from cold winds.
  • Partial shade

EMBOTHRIUM coccineum

 
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    An introduction from the 1840s by Cornish plant hunter William Lobb (1809-1864).
    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.
  • Flower Shape
    Tubular
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suitable for a sheltered, sunny border
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Tree Shape
    Rounded to broadly columnar
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Embothrium - Growing Guide
Trees - Care Guide
10m (33ft)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  5m (16ft)
  

Buy Varieties of EMBOTHRIUM coccineum

EMBOTHRIUM coccineum lanceolatum

EMBOTHRIUM coccineum lanceolatum

Chilean fire bush

hardiest form of the Chilean fire tree with scarlet flowers. A difficult plant to establish so expect some losses, but vigorous and easy when it gets going. Dislikes fertiliser

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