Erythrina Species, Coral Tree

Erythrinasykesii

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh)
Synonym
Erythrina x sykesii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
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)
Bloom Color
Red
Red-Orange
Bloom Time
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Oakland, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Harvest, AL | April 2004 | neutral

I have the Erythrina crista-galli (Cockscomb: Cockspur; Coral Bean
Coral tree) and it dies back every fall to return in spring. <...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | April 2004 | positive

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 More

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