Firebush (Hamelia patens) Fall With stunning painted patterns

With stunning painted patterns

So while it grows in sun or shade

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making it a poor source of protection from bird predation and parasite virulence

Firebush (Hamelia patens) Fall With stunning painted patternsFirebush is a hardy, fast growing and showy evergreen shrub to small tree. It spreads with a rounded form as it grows. It produces clusters of bright orange to red tubular flowers that are filled with nectar. The blooms vary in length, attracting both butterflies and hummingbirds. Fruits are small green berries that turn red and then purplish black as they mature. Borne in clusters, the berries are plentiful and are eaten by a variety of birds and