Botanical Name: Erythrina falcata
Common Name: No common name Type of Plant: dicot: tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape large, rounded massive tree with thick branches - forms a dense canopy - this is the only evergreen Erythrina Height 30-40' Spread 30-40' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun Soil any soil with good drainage Hardiness some frost (zones 19-24) Morphology: Leaves trifoliate, leaflets to 4" long, 2" wide somewhat truncate at base, sometimes falcate in shape Flowers deep red, sickle-shaped, hanging in clusters at the ends of the branches Fruit long pod to 1" wide, 4" long Propagation: seed, cuttings Usage: large roadside, park or shade tree good for large landscapes - blooms with leaves on tree - fairly adaptable as a shade tree with stronger branches than other Erythrinas Landscape Care: Watering drought-tolerant when established Fertilizing slow release at planting time Pruning prune afterflowering to control size, reduce wind damage Pests/Diseases none major Special Conditions/Other Origin: Argentina/Peru Family: Fabaceae Notes: |
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