Erythrina speciosa (Coral Tree)

Erythrina speciosa (Coral Tree) red flower close up showing long narrow petals and pointed tip
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 MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Erythrina 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.

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Erythrina speciosa (Coral Tree) long red flower spikes on branches for a close up view


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Erythrina speciosa, Coral Tree

Erythrina 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.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot