EMBOTHRIUM coccineum
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EMBOTHRIUM coccineum
Commonly known as Chilean fire bush
Seeds from our own spectacular trees at Burncoose. Challenging, and difficult to establish. This species is only suitable for the West and South-West of the UK
Seeds
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£7.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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 fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreen
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Orange
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Tubular
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Town garden
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Woodland garden
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Lanceolate
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Height
10m (33ft) -
Spread
5m (16ft)
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Tree
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade