Embothrium Species, Chilean Fire Bush, Flame Flower
Embothriumcoccineum

Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Embothrium (em-BOTH-ree-um)
Species: coccineum (kok-SIN-ee-um)

Category
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored