Family: Proteaceae (pro-tee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Embothrium (em-BOTH-ree-um) (Info)
Species: coccineum (kok-SIN-ee-um) (Info)
 2 vendors have this plant for sale.
7 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Trees
Height:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing:
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Scarlet (Dark Red)
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Leathery-Textured
Other details:
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements:
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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