Erythrina speciosa (Coral Tree)
Erythrina speciosa (Coral Tree) red flower spike with long curved petals and a textured top
Botanical names: Erythrina speciosa, Erythrina reticulata, Erythrina poianthes, Erythrina graefferi
Common name: Coral Tree
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Faboideae
Origin: Brazil
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage: Deciduous
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsErythrina speciosa is a tree native to Brazil, which is often cultivated and has introduced populations in Africa and India. It is a woody, deciduous shrub to small tree with trumpet like, bright scarlet to rose flowers before the trilobed leaves with prominent veins appear.
Erythrina speciosa alba (White Coral Tree) is a very rare variety of Erythrina speciosa with white flowers.
Similar plants: Erythrina speciosa (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 speciosa (Coral Tree) spikes of slender red petals extending from brown woody tree stems.
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