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Erythrinaabyssinica

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Erythrina abyssinica by RWhiz
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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
abyssinica (a-biss-IN-ee-kuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage

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Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Spring Valley, California

Mulberry, Florida

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