Livingstone's Coral Tree

Erythrina livingstoniana, Fabaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreakShade Provider

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

Brazilian Grape TreePlinia cauliflora

Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Water BerrySyzygium cordatum

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Chebulic MyrobalanTerminalia chebula

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Dadap SerepErythrina subumbrans

Congeneric species with overlapping resource requirements and similar architectural patterns

MulunguErythrina velutina

Same genus plants with similar root systems and growth habits compete for nutrients and space

Uses

Functions

Living FenceErosion ControlTimber ProductionFodder TreeAgroforestry

Edible Parts

FlowersYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Bark ExtractsAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Livingstone's Coral Tree grow in?

Livingstone's Coral Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Livingstone's Coral Tree a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Livingstone's 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 Livingstone's Coral Tree?

Good companions for Livingstone's Coral Tree include Brazilian Grape Tree, Water Berry, Chebulic Myrobalan.

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