Dwarf Coral Tree

Erythrina humeana, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerShade ProviderWindbreakPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sacha InchiPlukenetia volubilis

Physical SupportNitrogen Fixation

Golden WonderSenna spectabilis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Red-hot-poker TreeErythrina abyssinica

Related coral tree species with overlapping niches create competitive pressure for resources and growing space

Coast Coral TreeErythrina caffra

Related coral trees with overlapping resource requirements create competitive stress

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationOrnamentalWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Dwarf Coral Tree grow in?

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

Is Dwarf Coral Tree a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Dwarf 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 Dwarf Coral Tree?

Good companions for Dwarf Coral Tree include Sacha Inchi, Golden Wonder.

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