Erythrina crista-galli
Coral Tree
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Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) - Description
Erythrina crista-galli is a flowering tree in the family Fabaceae, native to Argentina, Uruguay, southern Brazil and Paraguay. It is widely planted as a street or garden tree in other countries, most notably in California (in the United States). It is known by several common names within South America: ceibo, seíbo (Spanish), corticeira (Portuguese) and the more ambiguous bucaré, to name a few.
Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) - Blooming
Prune old flower stalks to promote multiple flushes of flowers.
Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) - Growth
Erythrina does best in full sun in coastal areas with no frost, but any warm, dry climate is ok. It is typically thorny with strong structural value, whether in or out of leaf.
Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) - Planting
Sow seeds in spring at 70-75F. You can also propagate with semi-ripe cuttings or softwood cuttings, which root in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) - Pest
Spider mites and mealybugs. Other problems include leaf spots and fungal root rot.
Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) - Interesting facts
Coral trees are often used as shade trees for coffee or cacao crops.
Coral Tree (Erythrina crista-galli) - Soil and irrigation
Water deeply, infrequently to regularly, depending on species. Erythrina grows best in well-draining soils that are fertile and moist.
