Purple Coral Tree

Erythrina fusca, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Silver Peanut Butter FruitBunchosia argentea

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Elephant Foot YamAmorphophallus paeoniifolius

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Machete IngaInga spectabilis

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Naked Coral BeanErythrina coralloides

Congeneric Erythrina species exhibit strong competition for water and nutrients through extensive root systems

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationShade ProvisionWindbreakSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Young LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Purple Coral Tree grow in?

Purple Coral Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Purple Coral Tree a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Purple 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 Purple Coral Tree?

Good companions for Purple Coral Tree include Silver Peanut Butter Fruit, Elephant Foot Yam, Machete Inga.

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