Erythrina crista-galli
Cockspur Coral Tree, Ceibo
Description
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.
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Width Range
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:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.