Coral tree grow and care – legume tree of the genus Erythrina also known as Flame tree, Coral tree perennial evergreen or cold deciduous used as ornamental plant as shade tree attract pollinators, can grow in tropics, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 9+.
Leaves color green or variegate green with yellow in deltoid shape leaves grow in group of three.
Flower color red-orange in like half-moon shape and open to pea shape flower.
Well drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
End of the winter to spring
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, gall, larva
Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
10-30 m, 30-100 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Half-moon shape and open to pea shape flower in color red-orange.
Erythrina
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