Erythrina Species, Coral Tree

I have the Erythrina crista-galli (Cockscomb: Cockspur; Coral Bean
Coral tree) and it dies back every fall to return in spring. <...Read Morebr /> Seems like it would make a tree with huge red blooms but only gets to be a very large bush here in central AL. Has anyone had
experience with this plant they would like to share? Mine is the only plant like this that I know of in the vacinity. Any information will be appreciated.

Common hybrid that has naturalized in India and is on the international weed list, so it might be invasive. Has striking flowers that ar...Read Moree symetrical and look a lot like E coralloides flowers: red to red-orange circular with curved spikes of red radiating out from the center- the whole flower is about 4-5" in diameter. Tends to flower in winter when it has no leaves. Leaves quickly return early spring.