Erythrina Species, Wiliwili
Erythrinasandwicensis

Family: Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh)
Species: sandwicensis (sand-wich-EN-sis)

Synonym:Erythrina tahitensis

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting