Botanical Name: Common Names:
Erythrina crista-galli Cockspur Coral Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees Dense, Spreading
Description:
Medium fast-growing deciduous tree with dense green foliage and huge pea-shaped red flowers during Spring and Summer. Can be kept as a large shrub. Grows approx. 6m tall x 8m wide. Great to use as a feature or shade tree.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Feature, Park And Gardens, Tropical Garden, Shade Tree
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Fabaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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