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cockspur coral tree

Erythrina crista-galli

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Genus: Erythrina
Family: Fabaceae
Common Names: Christ's tears, common coral tree, cry-baby plant, cry-baby tree

About this plant

E. crista-galli is a small deciduous tree with spiny branches and leathery leaves composed of 3 triangular leaflets, with racemes of deep scarlet, pea-like flowers 5cm in length in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Protect with thick mulch in winter. Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in full light

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by seed, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Prone to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs under glass

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Wall TrainedConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years