Erythrina speciosa
LARGE LEAF CORAL TREE
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird

 
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Erythrina speciosa
LARGE LEAF CORAL TREE
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to occasionally flooded

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: second line salt wind, light frost
5m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: orange-red

Flowering Time: early spring to late spring

Bark & Stems: prickles


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & coastal designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: hummingbird



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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