Angiosperms
Chilean Hazel
Gevuina avellana
2 POINTS
• Gevuina avellana has a SPREAD of 2.
• Gevuina avellana bark is used to produce cabinetry and musical instruments.
Cool, Warm
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Gevuina avellana (Chilean hazel, avellano chileno in Spanish) is an evergreen tree of the family Proteaceae, up to 20 meters (65 feet) tall. It is native to southern Chile and adjacent valleys in Argentina. It is found from sea level to 700 meters (2300 feet) above sea level. Its distribution extends from 35° to 44° […] read more
Ulmo
Eucryphia cordifolia 
3 POINTS
• Eucryphia cordifolia has a SPREAD of 2.
• Eucryphia cordifolia wood is used for construction and as firewood.
Cool, Warm
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Eucryphia cordifolia (Ulmo) is a species of tree in the Cunoniaceae family. It is found in Chile and Argentina. It is threatened by logging and habitat loss. The natural habitat is along the Andes Range from 38 to 43°S, and up to 700 meters (2300 ft) above sea level. It is a very elegant tree with […] read more
White Cattleya Orchids
Cattleya labiata
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3 POINTS
• Cattleya labiata has a SPREAD of 2.
• Cattleya labiata is an epiphyte: it grows on trees and rocks.
Warm
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Cattleya (pronounced /ˈkætliː.ə/)[1] is a genus of 113 species of orchids from Costa Rica to tropical South America. The genus was named in 1824 by John Lindley after Sir William Cattley[2] who received and successfully cultivated specimens of Cattleya labiata that were used as packing material in a shipment of other orchids made by William Swainson. The genus is abbreviated C in […] read more
Chilean Myrtle
Luma apiculata 
4 POINTS
• Luma apiculata has a SPREAD of 2.
• Luma apiculata has orange-brown bark which peels as it grows.
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Luma apiculata, (Chilean Myrtle) is a species of tree in the genus Luma in the family Myrtaceae, native to the central Andes mountains between Chile and Argentina between 33 and 45° South Latitude. The Chilean Myrtle grows slowly, forming a small tree of around 10 to 15 meters, rarely 20 meters. Its trunk appears twisted and contorted and has smooth bark, coloured […] read more
Chilean Firetree
Embothrium coccineum 
2 POINTS
• Embothrium coccineum has a SPREAD of 2.
• Embothrium coccineum blooms in spring.
Cool, Warm
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Chilean firetree, Chilean firebush, Notro in Spanish (Embothrium coccineum), is a small evergreen tree in the family Proteaceae. It grows in the temperate forests of Chile and Argentina. It produces deep red flowers (occasionally pale yellow) which group in clusters; blooming occurs in spring. The fruit is a dry follicle, with about 10 seeds inside. It grows 4–15 m (13–50 ft) tall and can reach 50 cm (20 in) […] read more
Blue Passion Flower
Passiflora caerulea 
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3 POINTS
• Passiflora caeruleas has a SPREAD of 1.
• Passiflora caerulea have intricate, scented flowers that have an almost plastic-looking appearance.
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Passiflora caerulea, commonly known as the Blue Passion Flower or the Common Passion Flower, is a vine native to South America (Argentina,Paraguay (where it is widely known as the Mburucuyá in Guaraní) , Uruguay and Brazil). These names may also be applied to Passiflora edulissometimes known as the passionfruit. It is popular with gardeners because of its intricate, scented flowers that have an almost plastic-looking […] read more