Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree)
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) showing distinct woody trunk structure with layered green foliage on branches
Botanical name: Erythrina sp.
Common name: Coral Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8-11
Cold tolerance: 20°F
Plant form: Large bush or small tree; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate; tolerates dry conditions
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsErythrina is a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering trees. The name Coral Tree is used for many of these trees.
All species of Erythrina have bean-like seed pods.
The seeds of over 40 of the species contain alkaloids, and some of the Amazonian species are used for medicinal and other purposes by indigenous peoples.
Similar plants: Erythrina sp. (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)
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) showing a thick woody trunk supporting many green triangular foliage sections.
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) flower stalk with red orange tubular petals along a green stem.
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) flower with long, tubular red petals extending from a thick stem.
Erythrina sp. long red flower with green leaves beneath clear blue sky.
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) red tubular flower cluster resting on a flat wooden surface.
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) red tubular flower cluster resting on a speckled stone surface.
Erythrina sp. red flower spike rising above large green leaves and branches.
Erythrina sp. red tubular flower clusters growing among green rounded foliage.
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) red flower clusters attached to thin gray wooden branches
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) shows long pendulous red flower spikes alongside pointed green leaves on wood.
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) red flower cluster with long tubular shapes and exposed yellow pollen
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) cluster of long red flowers dangling near lush green trifoliate leaves.
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) red tubular flower cluster positioned on a gray wood grain surface
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) vibrant red flower cluster blooming among green leaves on the branch.
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) with long red flower among green trifoliate leaves on a stem
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) flower hanging from a thin stem with soft green leaves behind
Erythrina sp. (Coral Tree) tree canopy filled with green leaves and small orange flower clusters.
Link to this plant:
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