Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree)

Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) leaves with green and yellow coloring on a plant
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) leaves showing green and yellow color in a natural light setting
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Botanical names: Erythrina variegata, Erythrina indica

Common names: Coral Tree, Sunshine Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Brazil

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Thorny or spinyThorns: Thorny or spiny

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.

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Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) close up yellow flower on the woody branch
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) yellow flower clusters hanging from the thick branch segments
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) vibrant red flower close up on a tree branch.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) red flower cluster with slender protruding stamens on a branch.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) plant with yellow and green variegated leaves on branches.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) plant displaying foliage with yellow and green variegation on broad leaves.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) branches with numerous small red flowers against a clear blue sky
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) branches reach upward covered in small red flowers against the sky.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) white flower cluster with green buds, close up side view
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) flower spike with white petals rising above compact green buds.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) red flowers on a tall branching tree against blue sky
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) stands tall with scattered red flowers and sparse green leaves above
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) yellow and green leaves on this tall dense decorative plant
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) showing off lush foliage with unique yellow and green markings.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) red flowers on a bare branching tree.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) with red flowers spreading across bare woody branches.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) vibrant red flower close up on a woody branch
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) flower cluster with deep red petals attached to a woody stem
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) yellow and green variegated leaves on a dense bushy plant
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) dense shrub with unique yellow and green variegated leaves and foliage
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) vibrant red flower close up on branch
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) red flower cluster with long thin petals and stamens.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) cream flower close up, showing long slender green buds and stamens.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) flower with pointed cream petals, long thin green buds, and dark stamens.
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) yellow green leaves close up
Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) leaves with distinct yellow and green markings


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Erythrina variegata (Coral Tree) yellow green leaves on a dense plant close up view.

1384 Erythrina indica-picta, Sunshine Tree, Variegated 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.
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