| Botanical name | Erythrina humeana |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December This plant bears scarlet-red, tubular, pea-flower-like blooms borne in Summer. |
| Common name(s) | Dwarf coral tree |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has green shiny foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Wildlife garden , small gardens, containers. |
| Drought tolerance | High |
| Planting instructions | Plant in full sun. |
| Maintenance | Don’t over water. |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Wildlife attractions | bees , birds , butterflies , insects |
| Bark | This plant has a light gray prickly bark. |
Erythrina humeana (Dwarf coral tree)
- Botanical name: Erythrina humeana
- Common name(s): Dwarf coral tree
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials, Trees
Plant description:
This deciduous shrub or small tree has green shiny foliage and a light gray prickly bark. It bears scarlet-red, tubular, pea-flower-like blooms borne in Summer.
Family: Papilionaceae
Synonym: Erythrina princeps
Botanical Pronunciation: er-ith-RY-nuh hew-mee-AH-nah
Erythrina humeana requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December
This plant bears scarlet-red, tubular, pea-flower-like blooms borne in Summer.
This plant has green shiny foliage.
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