Detail
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Erythrina indica
Indian Coral-tree
Notes

Uses: Striking medium sized ornamental tree from India.
In some countries it is grown as a living fence.
Has stunning long pink, red flowers in winter, early spring
Does tolerate some dryer periods and a variety of growing locations.
Does not like saline soils.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-domed Domed
  • Height 12-15m
  • Spread 10-12m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Fabaceae
  • Botanical Name Erythrina indica
  • Common Name Indian Coral-tree
  • Origin India, Malaya
  • Habit Spreading
  • Landscape Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Red
  • Flowering Time Winter, Spring
  • Foliage Yellow -green
  • Flower Type Tubular
  • Purpose Ornamental, Shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)