Embothrium coccineum
CHILEAN FIRE BUSH
Proteaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
10m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Pruning: Retain only one main trunk for a tree or tip prune regularly from a young age for a shrub.

Fertilising: Only use low phosphorus fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Embothrium coccineum
CHILEAN FIRE BUSH
Proteaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: heavy frost
10m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: red or yellow

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: shade tree, informal screen, formal screen, trellis, espalier

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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