Australian Coral Tree

Erythrina X Sykesii

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Overview

The Australian Coral Tree, Erythrina x sykesii, is an ornamental deciduous tree notable for its vibrant red, coral-like blossoms. Thriving in zones 9-11, it reaches a mature height of 30-50 ft with a canopy spread of 20-30 ft. This drought-tolerant species prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Its striking flowers attract birds and bees, making it an excellent focal point in large landscape designs.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 10–10Climate Subtropical

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — is a captivating and distinctive species that can serve as a striking focal point in any landscape design

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Very Low
USDA zones: 10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — Its striking flowers attract birds and bees, making it an excellent focal point in large landscape, image 50

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — is a captivating and distinctive species that can serve as a striking focal point in any landscape, image 51

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — This hybrid tree is known for its robust structure and vibrant display; it shows a fair degree of, image 52

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — This drought-tolerant species prefers full sun and well-drained soils; caution should be used when, image 49

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — spiny trunk supports an open; growing to an impressive height of approximately 30 to 50 feet with a, image 54

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — irregular crown that produces an annual spectacle of vivid coral-red flowers; although it is quite, image 55

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — growing to an impressive height of approximately 30 to 50 feet with a canopy spread of 20 to 30 feet, image 53

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — take note of its moderate growth rate and ensure ample space is provided for its mature size, image 58

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — trifoliate green leaves that can each span up to 8 inches long and provide dense; red flowers in the, image 56

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — When designing with this plant; is a captivating and distinctive species that can serve as a striking, image 57

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — although it is quite adaptable to different soil types; this drought-tolerant species prefers full, image 60

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — <br><br>It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil; regular pruning may be, image 59

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — Moderate water requirements make it suitable for regions with established dry periods; trifoliate, image 61

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — it shows a fair degree of drought tolerance; this tree serves well as a specimen or shade tree in, image 62

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — this tree serves well as a specimen or shade tree in open areas or large backyards; is an ornamental, image 63

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — Caution should be used when planting near walkways or structures due to its spiny trunk and branches, image 64

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — red flowers in the garden; this hybrid tree is known for its robust structure and vibrant display, image 67

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — and to remove any dead or damaged wood; tree with red blooms, image 66

Australian Coral Tree (Erythrina X Sykesii) — Regular pruning may be necessary to maintain the desired shape and size; moderate water requirements, image 65

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