Bolivian Fuchsia, Fuchsia boliviana, is a small to medium sized evergreen, tropical or subtropical, fruit bearing tree. Bolivian Fuchsia reaches a height of 5-8 meters with a growing habit of somewhat shrubby and spreading. It is a native of Southern Peru, Bolivian, and Northern Argentina.

Fuchsia boliviana is a member of the family Onagraceae the genus Fuchsia. It is a hardy plant to about -3°C, though shelter should be provided for long temperature spells below the -3°C. Bolivian Fuchsia will also require protection from direct sun, and temperatures passing 40°C. It grows well in shaded or part-sun environments.

Leaves are mid-green with gray over tones, large, opposite, pointed and finely pubescent with serrated edges. Fuchsia boliviana produces large clumps of pendulous scarlet red flowers that cover the tree for most of the year and with the individual flowers up to 20 centimeters long, borne in late summertime and autumn.

After flowering Bolivian Fuchsia bears small red-purple, edible fruit. Fruits are consumed raw, but the plant is most commonly grown for its decorative flowers. There are numerous varieties, but two of the more noteworthy are the red, and white colored types.

Tree propagation is by seed but also by cuttings. The plant grows best in well drained, moist soil. Once planted and established can live for years with a minimum amount of care.

Bolivian Fuchsia, Fuchsia boliviana

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