Coast Coral Tree

Erythrina caffra, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Abiu CutitePouteria macrophylla

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

BiribáRollinia mucosa

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Sausage TreeKigelia africana

Pollinator SharingNitrogen Fixation

Belleric MyrobalanTerminalia bellirica

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Indian Coral TreeErythrina variegata

Two coral tree species with similar growth habits and resource requirements would compete for space, light, and nutrients when planted together

Dwarf Coral TreeErythrina humeana

Related coral trees with overlapping resource requirements create competitive stress

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationTimberErosion ControlOrnamentalLiving Fence

Edible Parts

FlowersSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryAnalgesicWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Coast Coral Tree grow in?

Coast Coral Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Coast Coral Tree a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Coast Coral Tree is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Coast Coral Tree?

Good companions for Coast Coral Tree include Abiu Cutite, Biribá, Sausage Tree, Belleric Myrobalan.

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