Botanical names: Erythrina variegata, Erythrina indica
Common names: Coral Tree, Sunshine Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Erythrina is a genus containing some 100 trees and shrubs, most with spiny trunks and branches and a number that produce strikingly beautiful flowers. It has large three-parted leaves that may be solid green or boldly patterned with bright yellow; in regions with a pronounced dry season, these fall once a year and are followed by beautiful scarlet blossoms. There is also a less common white-flowering variety. It likes full sun and well-drained soil and bloom best after a period of drought. Quite large cuttings root easily. Season: Winter.
E. indica picta, one of the most commonly seen, desired especially for its unusual variagated leaves.
Similar plants: Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree)
- Butea monosperma (Flame of the Forest)
- Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree)
- Erythrina amazonica (Amazon Coral Tree)
- Erythrina bidwillii (Indian Coral Tree)
- Erythrina caffra (South African Coral tree)
- Erythrina coralloides (Naked Coral Tree)
- Erythrina crista-galli (Cry Baby Tree)
- Erythrina decora (Namib Coral Tree)
- Erythrina edulis (Chachafruto)
- Erythrina fusca (Cape Kaffirboom)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/erythrina_indica.htm
Related Products: Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree)
Coral Tree, Sunshine Tree - Variegated Erythrina with bright red coral-like flowers and variegated leaves, spectacular small tree for tropical exotic gardens. Hardy, easy to grow, semi-deciduous.
This item is out of stock. No worries, try these instead!