Botanical Name: Erythrina coralloides
Common Name: Naked coral tree Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character deciduous (spring) Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, mostly single-trunked plant, with large, sturdy branches forming a full rounded canopy; bark becomes pale orange-tan as tree matures; has thorns on all branches; conspicuously blooms while deciduous Height 20' - 30' Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun; survives in partial sun but will not flower Soil a well-draining loam preferred; tolerates most Hardiness some frost (zones 12-13, 10-24): thrives in warm sun Morphology: Leaves trifoliate, alternate, 8"-16" long; spiny petioles have small deciduous stipules; leaflets are deltoid-ovate, 3"-5" Flowers bright fiery orange-red, compressed-tubular, somewhat sickle-shaped; in terminal 3"-6" spikes; March-May Fruit a pod; 6" long, somewhat constricted Propagation: seed, semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings Usage: a striking accent tree for its flowers and irregular branching pattern; useful for tropical and subtropical landscapes; suitable as a lawn tree; has a shallow, aggressive root system Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; plant can tolerate some drought Fertilizing balanced, in summer Pruning mainly to control size and shape Pests/Diseases relatively free; may have whitefly, aphids Special Conditions/Other Origin: Arizona to Northern Mexico Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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