Embothrium coccineum
“Chilean Fire Bush”

From Chile comes this astonishing, slender, upright tree to 20’ tall & hardy down to 10 degrees. In late Spring to early Summer it becomes a solid mass of beautiful, fiery red, tubular flowers held in loose clusters. The deep green, lance shaped foliage is evergreen. A bountiful nectar producer so hummingbirds are constant visitors. It’s a slow grower for the first two years, so you might want to keep it in a container for at least a year. “Chilean Fire Bush” wants deep, loamy, not too rich, well-drained soil & doesn’t like animal manure. Shelter from cold, drying winds. An outstanding specimen tree.

Full Sun Moist soil Tree

USDA zones 8-11