Botanical name | Erythrina lysistemon |
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Plant Care |
![]() Deciduous
Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually ![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Semi Frost Hardy
Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. ![]() Low Watering
Low Watering – Requires Little Water. ![]() Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. ![]() Indigenous
Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
Size | |
Categories | |
Flowers | June July Grown for its showy flowers, which are orange red and appear in late winter. |
Common name(s) | Common Coral Tree |
Origin | |
Fruit | This tree bears large, brownish-black seedpods. |
Interesting info | Enjoys dry winters. |
Other languages | Umsinsi (Z) Mokhupye (NS) Muvhale (V) |
Erythrina lysistemon (Common Coral Tree)
- Botanical name: Erythrina lysistemon
- Common name(s): Common Coral Tree
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Grown for its showy flowers, which are orange red and appear in late winter. With a rounded shape and branching low down, this is one of our most attractive coral trees. Enjoys dry winters.
Family: Papilionaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: er-ith-RY-nuh
Erythrina lysistemon requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
June July
Grown for its showy flowers, which are orange red and appear in late winter.