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Erythrina Species, Naked Coral Tree

Erythrinaamericana

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh)

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Species

americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)

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Synonym

Corallodendron americanum

Erythrina carnea

Erythrina enneandra

Erythrina fulgens

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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