Botanical Name: Erythrina lysistemon (Erythrina princeps)
Common Name: Lucky bean tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a mostly single-trunked, irregular plant, with sturdy primary branches forming an open rounded canopy which may become flat-topped with age; the plant develops conspicuous black thorns on the younger branches Height 25' - 50' Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil a well-draining sandy loam is preferred Hardiness some frost (zones 21-24): grows best in mild coastal-climate areas Morphology: Leaves trifoliate, alternate, 8"-12"(15") long; the leaflets are deltoid-ovate, with an aristate apex, 2"-4" long; the petioles are 6"-10" long, unarmed Flowers bright salmon-orange, tubular, sickle-shaped; 1"-2" long, in mostly terminal 6"-12" long spikes; fall-late winter Fruit a pod; 3" long, dark brown, flat, not strongly constricted between the seeds Propagation: seed or semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: a medium to large accent tree, valued for its flower display and attractive form; excellent for subtropical-tropical style landscape; can be used as a large lawn tree; has an aggressive root system Landscape Care: Watering regular is required; the plant is not very drought tolerant Fertilizing as needed; check for chlorosis in heavily irrigated adobe soil locations Pruning head high and develop a widespreading scaffold structure; thin out as needed to enhance the overall appearance Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: South Africa Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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