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Description

Medium sized tree to 15-25ft. Growth is in a spreading, somewhat shrubby habit.

Hardiness

Hardy to the upper 20's (F), though protection should be provided for long temperature spells below 32F.

Growing Environment

Grows quite well in shady or part-sun environments, as well as foggy areas. Bolivian Fuchsia also thrives in cooler, subtropical-like environments. Protect from direct sun, and temperatures exceeding 100F. Nitrogen fertilizing during growing season can promote vigorous growth and the plant tends to like soil a bit on the acid side, down to pH 6.0. Optimum growing temperature range is between 55-75F.

Propagation

By seed; germination can be erratic but generally occurs in after at least a month. By softwood cuttings.

Uses

Fruits are eaten raw, but the plant is most commonly grown for its ornamental flowers. There are several varieties, but two of the more notable are the red, and white colored types. Flowers are borne in clumps, and cover the tree for most of the year.

Native Range

Southern Peru, Bolivian, Northern Argentina.

Related Species

Onagraceae
	Fuchsia arborescens Lilac Fuchsia		Fuchsia boliviana Bolivian Fuchsia
	Fuchsia campos-portoi Fuchsia campos-portoi		Fuchsia colimae Fuchsia colimae
	Fuchsia denticulata Fuchsia		Fuchsia hatschbachii Fuchsia hatschbachii
	Fuchsia procumbens Creeping Fuchsia		Fuchsia ravenii Fuchsia
	Fuchsia splendens Fuchsia splendens		Fuchsia triphylla Honeysuckle Fuchsia