Embothrium coccineum
Common name
Chilean fire bush
Family
Proteaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
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