Naked Coral Tree

Erythrina Coralloides

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Overview

The Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina coralloides) is a vibrant deciduous tree that reaches heights up to 25 feet. Characterized by its spiny trunk and gray bark, it showcases clusters of red, coral-like flowers in spring before leaf emergence. Hardy in USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun with moderate water. Its brilliant blooms attract hummingbirds, adding dynamic interest to xeriscapes and wildlife gardens within a spread of 20 feet at maturity.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 10–10Climate Subtropical

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — The Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina coralloides) is a vibrant deciduous tree that reaches heights up to 25 feet

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Characterized by its spiny trunk and gray bark

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — it showcases clusters of red

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — coral-like flowers in spring before leaf emergence

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun with moderate water

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Its brilliant blooms attract hummingbirds

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — adding dynamic interest to xeriscapes and wildlife gardens within a spread of 20 feet at maturity

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — The Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina coralloides) is a vibrant deciduous tree that reaches heights up to 25 feet

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Characterized by its spiny trunk and gray bark

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — it showcases clusters of red

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — coral-like flowers in spring before leaf emergence

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Hardy in USDA zones 8-11, it thrives in full sun with moderate water

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Its brilliant blooms attract hummingbirds

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — adding dynamic interest to xeriscapes and wildlife gardens within a spread of 20 feet at maturity

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — scientifically known as Erythrina coralloides

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Native to the dry forests of Mexico and southern regions of the United States

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — Erythrina coralloides boasts a moderate growth rate and thrives in USDA zones 7 through 11

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — It prefers full sun exposure

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — which encourages the most prolific flowering

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — and well-drained soil conditions

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — which emerge on almost bare branches in early spring before the foliage develops

Naked Coral Tree (Erythrina Coralloides) — creating a spectacular contrast against the stark limbs

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