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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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
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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	2.4-3m * 3.6-4.7m
Categories	Shrubs and Perennials Trees
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	Southern Africa Africa
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.

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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Erythrina humeana (Dwarf coral tree)