Erythrina Species, Southwestern Coral Bean, Colorines

Saw an abundant number of them growing near I-10 and Dragoon Road over Memorial Day weekend. It was a wonderful surprise while I was vis...Read Moreiting southeastern Arizona.

Currently trialing this species in South San Jose.

Becasue of its cold hardiness, i believe E. flabelliformis should do w...Read Moreell here.

Like other species of coral trees which require drier soil conditions during the winter, provide flabelliformis soil which drains off excess rainfall if it is planted in the ground.

A great species to try in containers as well.

I have observed some wonderful specimens on Clark Trail and Hunter Creek Trail off of Miller Canyon RD south of Sierra Vista, AZ. The l...Read Moreargest one I observed was approximatley 6 ft x 6 ft. No blooms in August but the green seed pods are huge.

Native to many of the foothills around Tucson, this plant should be considered by any southwestern gardener. I have seen this plant in si...Read Moretu in the Santa Rita Mtns. where is a shrub of no more than 4ft tall. In the Pajaritos it is slightly larger. In the city of Tucson, there are planted specimens which are 12ft at least, however the cold snap of Jan. 07 knocked many of these down to shrub height. More cultivation is needed for this species.