Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh) (Info)
Species: falcata (fal-KAY-tuh) (Info)
Category:
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Red
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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