Species
Embothrium coccineum
Common Name(s)
Chilean fire bush
Authority
Embothrium coccineum J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Family
Proteaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
Red / Pink
Reason For Introduction
Horticultural.
Life Cycle Comments
Long-lived small tree
Reproduction
Exclusively by seed
Seed
Winged seeds
Dispersal
Wind and gravity.
Tolerances
Cold tolerant does best in cool areas with high rainfall does not like warm climates
This page last updated on 23 Mar 2010