Erythrina lysistemon

Common coral tree

A bright, showy garden tree with red to deep scarlet flowers.

Aloes and Trees

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Additional Information

Information	Details
Botanical Name	Erythrina lysistemon
Common Name	Common coral tree
Also Known As	Gewone koraalboom
SA Tree No	245
Tree Type	Deciduous
Attracts	Birds
Features
Flowering Season	Winter, Spring
Focal	Yes
Fragrant	No
Frost Tolerance	Semi-Hardy
Fruiting Season	Spring, Summer
Growth Rate	Medium >250mm, Fast >500mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding	No
Origin	Indigenous
Soil pH	5 – 8
Root System	Aggressive
Soil Type	Sandy, Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size	Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area	Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Aloes & Trees Pricing

Size	Price	Height	Trunk Thickness
20L	R175-R305 *5 Min	1.0m – 1.2m	5mm – 15mm
40L	R390-R750 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.8m	12mm – 20mm
50L	R400-R950 *2 Min	1.3m – 1.9m	15mm – 25mm
100L	R895-R2350 *1 Min	1.8m – 2.5m	20mm – 30mm
250L	R2400-R3500 *1 Min	2.5m – 4.0m	30mm – 50mm
500L	R3500-R6500 *1 Min	4.0m – 7.0m	50mm – 120mm
1000L	R6500-R12500 *1 Min	6.0m – 10.0m	80mm – 120mm
E.O.G	R8500-R25000+ *1 Min	5.0m – 12.0m	Variable

Description

A remarkable ornamental tree with thick thorny branches that hang from its rounded crown. It will make a beautiful focal point in your medium to large size garden or beside street avenues.

Great to use as a shade tree and has a good wind tolerance. The Zulu nation memorialized Erythrina lysistemon as a royal tree and was used to plant on the graves of chiefs.

Seeds can be poisonous if consumed.