Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree)

Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower close up on a branch against blue sky.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower clusters growing on a thin woody thorny branch.

Botanical names: Erythrina abyssinica, Erythrina tomentosa

Common name: Coral Tree

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Faboideae

Origin: Mozambique

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

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: 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
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

Rare species with amazing and unique flower. An excellent plant for landscaping use.

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Image gallery: 14 images
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower close up showing textured petals and curved stamens.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower cluster with many thin petals and curled stamen filaments.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower close up on branch against blue sky background
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower clusters attached to a fuzzy branch reaching upward.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) with many orange flowers on the leafless tree branches.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) shows orange flowers spread across the wide tree branches.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower close up on branch
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) shows dense clusters of red filaments and central golden fuzz.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) plant with wide light green leaves in a natural plant setting.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) shows dense rounded foliage spreading outwards from the central woody stem base.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower close up held in hand by a person.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower held in hand with many thin and textured petals.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flowers on thin branches among small green leaves close up
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flowers gathered in clusters upon thin branches against blue sky
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower close up on a green background.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) orange-red fuzzy flower cluster in a tight, detailed close up view.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower close up on a tree branch.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) with clusters of long, twisted red flower petals on branches.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) orange flower close up on a branch against blue sky
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) with clusters of vibrant orange flowers hanging from thin wooden branches
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower close up on a branch against blue sky
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) displays clusters of curved red petals reaching out from wooden branches.
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower clusters in a close up view against blue sky
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) vibrant red flower clusters against a clear light blue sky background
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower clusters on bare branches against a clear blue sky
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) vibrant red flower clusters covering the bare limbs of the tree
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) red flower close up on bare wooden branches against blue sky
Erythrina abyssinica (Coral Tree) with vibrant red flowers clusters appearing on leafless thin wooden branches.


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