Coral Tree (27)

This web page created by PHOEBE A., ALEX E., & AMAYA M., Fall 2014

Common Name:  Coral Tree

Botanical Name: Erythrina Caffra

Location:  IN FRONT OF E-5 AND X-1

Plant Type:  Evergreen/Deciduous Tree

Sunset Zones: Zones 21-24

Sun Requirements: Full sun

Water Requirements: Moist to dry soil

Origin: South Africa

Description: 24-40 feet tall and 40-60 feet wide; deep red-orange, tubular flowers; shape of tree is round-headed; leaves are light green

Leaves: TRIFOLIATE MEDIUM GREEN. GOLD IN FALL.

Flowers: SHOWY ORANGE OR RED. FLOWERS IN SPRING OR WINTER. HAS PERFECT, TUBULAR FLOWERS

Fruit: BROWN POD LARGE (1.5-3IN.) FRUITING IN SPRING OR SUMMER