Erythrina crista-galli |
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Cockspur Coral Tree, Ceibo |
Description
This medium-size tree will grow 15'-25' tall and produces beautiful orange and red blooms. It will do best in wet soil and full sun.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree
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
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
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
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.