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Coral Tree

Erythrina crista-galli, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorShade ProviderMulch MakerNitrogen Fixer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Jamaican CherryMuntingia calabura
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
FeijoaAcca sellowiana
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
YellowwoodCladrastis kentukea
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
MimosaAlbizia julibrissin
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese SnowbellStyrax japonicus

Coral tree's rapid growth and large canopy can overshadow Japanese snowbell, while legume root exudates may chemically interfere with growth.

Uses

Functions

Fodder

Common Questions

What zones does Coral Tree grow in?

Coral Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Coral Tree a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, 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 Coral Tree?

Good companions for Coral Tree include Jamaican Cherry, Feijoa, Yellowwood, Mimosa.

Design guilds with Coral Tree and see companion relationships visually.

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