Overview
Erythrina livingstonia is a bushy conservatory greenhouse in the genus Erythrina, part of the Fabaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Erythrina livingstonia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance and wall side borders.
About
Erythrina livingstonia is a bushy, deciduous tree cultivar within the Erythrina genus, known for its spiny structures and trifoliate leaves. It thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories or greenhouses in the UK (H3 hardiness), it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, patios, containers, and wall-side borders. This cultivar is of interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Erythrina
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Erythrina livingstonia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Trees
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Erythrina livingstonia
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs when grown under glass
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Erythrina livingstonia?
Erythrina livingstonia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Erythrina livingstonia need?
Erythrina livingstonia grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Erythrina livingstonia hardy in the UK?
Erythrina livingstonia has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Erythrina livingstonia?
Seed, softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings.
