Erythrina velutina
CORAL TREE
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 
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Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
18m
Plant habit
 
20m

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Origins: Caribbean, South America

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Erythrina velutina
CORAL TREE
Fabaceae-Faboideae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous tree

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
18m
Plant habit
 
20m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: mid winter to early spring

Bark & Stems: thorns


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal & tropical designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: bird attracting






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