Indian Coral Tree

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Indian Coral Tree

Erythrina x bidwillii
Erythrina x bidwillii
Fireman’s Cap; Flamboyan
Hybrid
8

18 feet
10

15 feet
  • Full Sun
  • Part Sun/Shade
  • Medium
  • Flowering
  • Hummingbirds

About This Plant

Full sun to part shade. A very large deciduous shrub or, if unpruned, an ornamental tree with waxy leaves, claw-like thorns and red tubular blooms throughout the warm season. Drought- and heat tolerant, it attracts hummingbirds and other birds.

Maintenance

Pruning and training is complicated by thorny branches. Expect it to sustain severe damage in hard freezes; it can be cut back to the ground or restarted as needed.

Features

Plant Type:
Small Tree
Size:
8-18' H, 10-15' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Clay, Sandy
Wildlife:
Hummingbirds
Flower Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
April, May, June, July, September
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No

This plant goes well with

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