Cock’s Comb,Common Coral Tree. An open tree in warm climates, a woody based perennial in cool climates. Branches bear stout spines, leaves green on spiny stems. Long racemes of deep red pea-like flowers. Max Height 6m to 9m. Max Spread 3m to 4m. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Erythrina crista-galli
An open tree in warm climates, a woody based perennial in cool climates. Branches bear stout spines, leaves green on spiny stems. Long racemes of deep red pea-like flowers.
Category: Trees
Additional information
Generic | Erythrina |
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Species | crista-galli |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Cock's Comb, Common Coral Tree |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 6m, 9m |
Family | Leguminosae |
Spread | 3m, 4m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Open |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Warm wall, Specimen |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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