Detail
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Erythrina speciosa
Cockscomb Coral-tree
Notes

Rich clusters of crimson  flowers from summer and early autumn.  The bark and large seed pods both have thorns, so care should be taken when choosing a location or when pruning.   Care should also be taken when planting near infrastructure such as paving as the roots are invasive. Plant does not like being over watered.  Flowers are bird attracting.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-round_d Round
  • Height 4-6m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name Erythrina speciosa
  • Common Name Cockscomb Coral-tree
  • Origin Brazil
  • Habit Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Summer, Autumn
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Pea
  • Purpose Habitat, Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Trunk Thorn
  • Form Small Tree (Up to 7m)