Erythrina crista-galli |
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Cockspur Coral Tree, Ceibo |
This medium-size tree will grow 15-25' and produces beautiful orange and red blooms. It will do best in wet soil and full sun. Frost-tender.
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
Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch in planting beds to conserve water, suppress weeds, and protect the soil from compaction and erosion.