Erythrina Species, Naked Coral Tree

Erythrinaamericana

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh)
Species
americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)
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
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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

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

This tree is a Mexican native, and has red rosette like flowers that look a lot like many other Erythrina species. It is not a terribly ...Read More

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