Erythrina caffra

Coral Tree

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Common Name:

Coral Tree

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

1525 cm

Maximum width:

1065 cm

Coral Tree (Erythrina caffra) - Description

E. caffra is native to South Africa. It drops its leaves in early winter. It bears big clusters of deep red-orange, tubular flowers that drip nectar. It bears light green foliage in the late winter or earlier.

Coral Tree (Erythrina caffra) - Blooming

Prune old flower stalks to promote multiple flushes of flowers.

Coral Tree (Erythrina caffra) - Growth

Erythrina does best in full sun in coastal areas with no frost, but any warm, dry climate is ok. It is typically thorny with strong structural value, whether in or out of leaf.

Coral Tree (Erythrina caffra) - Planting

Sow seeds in spring at 70-75F. You can also propagate with semi-ripe cuttings or softwood cuttings, which root in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.

Coral Tree (Erythrina caffra) - Pest

Spider mites and mealybugs. Other problems include leaf spots and fungal root rot.

Coral Tree (Erythrina caffra) - Interesting facts

Coral trees are often used as shade trees for coffee or cacao crops.

Coral Tree (Erythrina caffra) - Soil and irrigation

Water deeply, infrequently to regularly, depending on species. Erythrina grows best in well-draining soils that are fertile and moist.