Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree)

Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) brown round fruit hanging on a slender stem close up.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) brown round fruit dangling from a thin branch in the light.

Botanical name: Erythrina megistophylla

Common name: Coral Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Ecuador

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

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Image gallery: 10 images
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower spikes growing on thick branches among green leaves
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) flower spikes with orange tips emerging from woody stems and leaves
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) hanging orange red flower clusters on thin brown woody branches
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) flower clusters hang gracefully from thin woody stems among broad leaves.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower and brown fruit hanging on a tree branch.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) showing an orange flower cluster next to a large brown fruit.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower close up on a green branch in soft light.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower with green buds dangling from a thin woody branch.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower in a close up photo.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) showing orange flower spikes against a green background.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower in a close up portrait of cluster.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) flower with orange petals along a woody stem with green buds.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower clusters on hanging branches amidst deep green leaves
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flowers dangle from thin stems among many dark green leaves
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower clusters hanging from thin branches in green foliage.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flowers dangle from thin stems among the wide green leaves.
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower clusters on a thin brown branch close up
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flowers dangle from thin stems near small dark seed pods
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) orange flower and green leaves on this tall woody plant
Erythrina megistophylla (Coral Tree) with orange flowers dangling among large round green leaves on branches


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