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Erythrina coralloides, Naked Coral Tree
 Erythrina coralloides
Family: Faboideae / Leguminosae / Papilionaceae
Naked Coral Tree
Origin: Mexico
Can be used for bonsaismall tree 10-20 ftfull sunsemi-shademoderate waterwhite/off-white flowersred/crimson/vinous flowerspoisonous or toxicdeciduousattracts butterflies, hummingbirdssubtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

The Erythrina coralloides flowers come on when the tree has few if any leaves. The wood of this tree is weak and it can use some pruning to keep it from breaking itself down. The flowers have a hint of a purple hue. Bicolor form of the common Naked Coral Tree has white flower clusters, red flower clusters and mixed colored clusters. This hardy tropical tree is probably the most cold tolerant of the coral trees. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.

Seed is poisonous if ingested.

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Erythrina coralloides, Naked Coral Tree

Erythrina coralloides, Naked Coral Tree


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   4516 Erythrina coralloides - Naked Coral Tree
Naked Coral Tree, Mexican bell. The Erythrina coralloides flowers come on when the tree has few if any leaves. The wood of this tree is weak and it can use some pruning to keep it from breaking itself down. The flowers have a hint of a purple hue. This hardy tropical tree is probably the most cold tolerant of the coral trees. Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping.
 
3 gal pot5 Plant(s) in stock
39.95  
 
   2695 Erythrina coralloides - seeds
Mexican Shower Tree. Popular especially for it's prolific display of bright red flowers. No spines on petiole. Larger leaved. Bright red seeds. Soak seeds for 24 hours. Plant 3/4" deep in well draining soil. Keep warm and damp. Bright sun.
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Per pack: 6 seeds7 Pack(s) in stock
3.95  
 


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