Chilean Fire Bush
Embothrium coccineum
Also known as
Chilean firebush
Embothrium coccineum (1) by Arthur Chapman (CC BY 2.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
9a
USDA zone
-7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
8m | Max | 4m |
4m | Min | 2.5m |
20 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Chilean Fire Bush Overview
Evergreen shrub or small tree, has leathery foliage and clusters of red, tubular flowers.
Common problems with Chilean Fire Bush
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How to propagate Chilean Fire Bush
Cuttings
Propagate from seed in spring or cuttings in summer.
Seed
Other uses of Chilean Fire Bush
Specimen Spring interest.