Cockspur Coral Tree

Erythrina Crista-Galli

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Overview

The Cockspur Coral Tree, Erythrina crista-galli, is a striking ornamental with vibrant red blossoms that erupt in spring and summer. Growing 15-25 feet tall, this deciduous tree features a rugged trunk and thorny branches. Best in USDA Zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Its broad canopy, up to 20 feet, provides lush shade, making it a compelling choice for focal points in warm-climate landscapes.

Sun FullWater LowZones 10–10Climate Arid, Subtropical

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — is a striking ornamental with vibrant red blossoms that erupt in spring and summer

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — Growing 15-25 feet tall, this deciduous tree features a rugged trunk and thorny branches, image 74

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — Best in USDA Zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and well-drained soils; when adding this tree to a, image 75

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — making it a compelling choice for focal points in warm-climate landscapes; is a striking ornamental, image 76

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — scientifically known as Erythrina crista-galli; erythrina crista-galli's canopy forms an, image 77

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — is a stunningly unique specimen sure to be a centerpiece in any landscape design; it does require, image 78

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — coral-red flowers that bloom in abundance during the warmer months; pink and red flowers in the, image 79

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — Erythrina crista-galli's canopy forms an umbrella-like shape; scientifically known as Erythrina, image 80

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — providing dappled shade beneath; thorn-like spurs.<br><br>This species thrives in USDA Hardiness, image 81

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — Its trunk and branches are notable; erythrina crista-galli offers bold color, image 82

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — characterized by a distinct gray-brown bark and stout; growing 15-25 feet tall, this deciduous tree, image 83

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — thorn-like spurs.<br><br>This species thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11; providing dappled shade, image 84

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — favoring full sun exposure and well-drained soil; which also helps maintain its attractive, image 85

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — it does require occasional pruning to remove any dead or damaged limbs; is a stunningly unique, image 87

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — which also helps maintain its attractive form.<br><br>A word of caution: parts of the plant, image 88

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — so it's essential to place it out of reach of pets and children; and is an excellent choice for, image 89

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — When adding this tree to a garden design; best in USDA Zones 9-11, it prefers full sun and, image 90

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — Erythrina crista-galli offers bold color; its trunk and branches are notable, image 91

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — and is an excellent choice for those seeking a dramatic; so it's essential to place it out of reach, image 92

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — low-maintenance addition to their garden; tree for full, image 93

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — pink and red flowers in the garden; coral-red flowers that bloom in abundance during the warmer, image 94

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — tree with pink and red blooms; known to be drought-tolerant once established, the Cockspur Coral, image 95

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — tree for full; low-maintenance addition to their garden, image 96

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — is a striking ornamental with vibrant red blossoms that erupt in spring and summer; making it a, image 97

Cockspur Coral Tree (Erythrina Crista-Galli) — Growing 15-25 feet tall, this deciduous tree features a rugged trunk and thorny branches, image 98

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