Erythrina Species, Naked Coral Tree

Glad to have this great species in my collection. Love the fact that, besides the increadible spring flowers, E.coralloides also provide...Read Mores nice, tropical-looking foliage through the summer, and vivid yellow foliage before they are shed for the winter. (Leaves are almost as bright as Ginko)

Greenish orange to yellow orangish colored bark, even on my young specimen, adds to the attractiveness of this tree. Yes, like all species of Erythrina, coralloides does have thorns, doesn't detract from it's overall beauty however.

While a rare sight anywhere north or Santa Barbra, E. coralloides possesses enough cold hardiness and should be trialed more here in San Jose, as well as the warmer spots of the East Bay (away from the bay)

My only caution is that you may loose a given years flower display if the flower buds are frozen off during an especially cold winter. Regardless, even a moderately damaged specimen should repair itself in the spring, especially if conditions are warm early on.

Given a warm southern or western exposure in the garden, situated in soil which will drain off excess winter rainfall well, this spectacular tree should provide years of enjoyment, and lots of attention. E. coralloides also makes a great focal point in a succulent-theamed garden. Hoping my own specimen puts on some flowers come spring.

Erythrina coralloides is growing in Fremont, Ca. and was planted 2 years ago. This tree has had no additional water this year. It is grow...Read Moreing with great vigor, but has not bloomed yet.

There is also a variant of this tree called Erythrina coralloides 'bicolor'. It has both red and white blooms on the same plant. Some b...Read Moreloom spikes are all red, some are all white, and some are red & white. Quite spectacular.

I consider this tree one of the nicest trees in the world.
I love it - it is like having three or four spectacular trees at a sin...Read Moregle spot:
April/May - Most fascinating - fantastic coral red flowers are stunning on an otherwise naked tree (still leafless in April)
Summer - Tree covered with lush large bright green leaves
Fall - Interesteing change to yellow fall leaves
Winter - Tree is quite naked and shows its dramatic yellowish brown trunk and branches. You can help to form its dramatic shape by pruning at this sime.
Just be careful, branches have sharp hooks/spikes.

Ours grows in Zone 9/10, our soil is alkaline but it is possible that our backyard has received a load of neutral garden soil when the house was originally built.