Ornamental tree for parks and gardens. It is a high-quality honeybee tree. Timber. Used by florists for bunches. Nitrogen fixing specie.
Gorgeous bright, deep scarlet flowers in large racemes. Deciduous tree up to 7m tall. Prefer moist soils.
Singular, Greenfilter, Cut flower, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Timber, Honey producing plant

| Flower colour | Red |
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| Flowering period | January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn, Winter |
| Foliage persistence | Deciduous |
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| Botanical name | Erythrina crista-galli |
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| Wildlife | Bees |
| Planting period | March, April, May, June, October, November, Spring, Autumn |
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| Type of use | Singular, Greenfilter, Cut flower, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Timber, Honey producing plant |
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| Exposure | Sheltered, Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Non hardy, Drought resistant |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean, Sub-tropical, Warm areas |
| Watering | Moderate |
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