Erythrina Species, Easter Flower, Indian Coral Tree, Thorny Dadap

Erythrinavariegata

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh)
Species
variegata (var-ee-GAY-tuh)
Synonym
Erythrina indica var. picta
Erythrina indica
Erythrina orientalis
Erythrina variegata var. orientalis
Erythrina parcellii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Good Fall Color
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

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

Boca Raton, Florida

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Mulberry, Florida

Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

10
positives
1
neutral
1
negative
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H
Kissimmee, FL | April 2018 | positive

I am looking to buy this tree but I am looking for the one with yellow flowers not the red any ideas or help? Universal studios in Orland...Read More

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Melbourne Beach, FL | July 2014 | positive

This is a beautiful tree and a good grower. We sell this one at our nursery, Exotica Tropicals.

In the past few years in F...Read More

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(Zone 10a) | March 2012 | negative

Negative goes not to the plant, but to many seed traders who intentionally sell other Erythrina species seeds for Erythrina variegata (al...Read More

P
Palm Bay, FL (Zone 9b) | June 2011 | positive

I bought basically a chunk of tree in some not so fancy looking dirt at a church rummage sale a few months ago because I thought the yell...Read More

H
Aptos, CA | February 2011 | positive

i planted two seeds day after xmas and both grew! they are third and fourth sets of leaves and spend all day outside. i really hope i can...Read More

J
(Zone 11) | January 2010 | positive

Here in San Jose Tzal [30KM south of Merida] Yucatan Mexico... we Have Erythrina indica-picta
common name Sunshine Tree
s...Read More

M
Deerfield Beach, FL | August 2008 | neutral

This tree is native to Hawaii, and get EGW pest. (erythina gull wasps) which give the bubbly effect and the tree starts to die. I have be...Read More

D
(Zone 10a) | September 2004 | positive

Spectacular when in full bloom. Thrives well in Zone 10a to 11. Characterised by distinct "streaky" bark: pale green and brown
In ...Read More

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Hana, HI (Zone 11) | September 2004 | positive

E. variegata (common names include Coral Tree and Tiger's Claw) is a striking tree, strongly branched, gray bark, growing to 60-70 feet. ...Read More

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Lake Placid, FL (Zone 9b) | June 2004 | positive

From India
Fast growing
Drought tolerant

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | June 2004 | positive

Tall, sometimes strikingly upright and narrow (sometimes not) large tree with diamond shaped variegated leaves and red flowers that open ...Read More

M
| April 2003 | positive

The Coral Tree blossoms first, then leaves out with broad green foliage. The tree is ablaze with clusters of bright red blossoms shaped m...Read More

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