Botanical Name: Erythrina crista-galli Add
Common Name: Cockspur Coral  
Plant photo of: Erythrina crista-galli
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

Red, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium, High, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Lawn, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Information by:
Photographer: Dave Ryden
  • Description

  • Notes

This medium-size tree will grow 15-25' and produces beautiful orange and red blooms. It will do best in wet soil and full sun.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.