Embothrium coccineum Part Shade/Shade then often color in late

then often color in late winter/spring as new growth again emerges

ruffle-edged leaves

a nice contrast to the red flowers on short stalks that appear in late fall to early winter

enjoys some summer water

USDA zone 7 possibly lower

Embothrium coccineum Part Shade/Shade then often color in lateThe Chilean flame tree is stunning in late spring early summer when it covers itself with bright scarlet flowers, tiny red ribbons. This protea relation is an excellent garden plant, evergreen in mild winters, deciduous when the temperature spends any time in the teens F. A slender tree, to 25 ft eventually in full to part sun, with regular water. Loves cool ground so best in a north aspect and or with ground covering plants to protect the roots. No