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Erythrina Species, Coral Tree, Coral Flower

Erythrinasenegalensis

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh)
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Species
senegalensis (sen-eh-gal-EN-sis)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
This plant is fire-retardant
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dunnellon, Florida

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