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Erythrina x sykesii

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Family: Papilionaceae (pa-pil-ee-uh-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Erythrina (er-ith-RY-nuh) (Info)
Species: x sykesii

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Category:
Trees

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing:
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

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:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Red
Red-Orange

Bloom Time:
Mid Winter

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:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Maudie	On Apr 16, 2004, Maudie from Jones, AL (Zone 8a) wrote: I have the Erythrina crista-galli (Cockscomb: Cockspur; Coral Bean Coral tree) and it dies back every fall to return in spring. Seems like it would make a tree with huge red blooms but only gets to be a very large bush here in central AL. Has anyone had experience with this plant they would like to share? Mine is the only plant like this that I know of in the vacinity. Any information will be appreciated.
Positive	palmbob	On Apr 9, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: Common hybrid that has naturalized in India and is on the international weed list, so it might be invasive. Has striking flowers that are symetrical and look a lot like E coralloides flowers: red to red-orange circular with curved spikes of red radiating out from the center- the whole flower is about 4-5" in diameter. Tends to flower in winter when it has no leaves. Leaves quickly return early spring.

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