Chambeyronia macrocarpa (Hookeri)


With a new red leaf just as spectacular as the regular C. macrocarpa, the most notable difference in this much sought-after form is its pale yellow colored crownshaft. It has thus been called the Yellow or Blonde Flame Thrower. The seeds are easily told apart by their unique pattern of pale fibers. Despite its origin from tropical New Caledonia it is surprisingly easy to grow, doing well in the tropics as well as in all warm temperate climates that do not experience more than an occasional freeze.