Spanish Common Names
Ciruelillo
Notro
English Common Names
Chilean Firebush
Scarlet Embothrium
Description
A striking evergreen shrub that can grow up to 5 meters tall, Embothrium coccineum is famous for its vivid, scarlet-red flowers that bloom in clusters during the spring and summer. The plant has long, narrow, dark green leaves, often arranged in a whorled pattern along the stem. Its flowers are tubular, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This shrub thrives in well-drained, moist soils and is often found along the edges of temperate rainforests, especially in coastal areas.
Leaves
Simple, narrow, elongated
Blooming period
November to January
Family
Proteaceae
Origin
Native