New and Unread Tree-Mails
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Coast Coral Tree |
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African Coral Tree |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 15 feet to 40 feet |
| Plant Spread: | Canopy spread of 12 feet to 20 feet |
| Leaves: | Deciduous |
| Fruit: | Other: Brown cylindrical pods containing small, shiny red seeds marked on one side with a black spot. Seeds turn a rich reddish-brown at maturity. |
| Fruiting Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Orange Other: Orange to Scarlet Red, occasionally Cream |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Winter |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Not suitable for containers |
| Miscellaneous: | With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth |
| Thread Title | Last Reply | Replies |
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| Is this a Ceibo (Erythrina crista-galli)? by Lekker | Apr 3, 2019 3:50 AM | 1 |
