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Erythrina Species, Dwarf Natal Coral Tree

Erythrinahumeana var. raja

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Family

Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 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)

Danger

Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red

Red-Orange

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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