About
A stately tree, reaching 5-15m, with a rounded head of foliage. It displays attractive flowers or foliage in orange. 'Flamenco' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Embothrium are evergreen trees or shrubs, with simple leaves and showy tubular flowers with four recurved lobes
Plant details
Suggested usesSpecimen tree, large borders
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil in sun or part shade
PruningPrune when young. Remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible