Erythrina crista-gallii is a South American tree grown for its summer display of bright flowers. It flowers in the UK from July to September and prefers a sunny, sheltered site. Plant in well-drained soil and keep soil moisture moderate. All parts of the plant are toxic, so site away from children and pets.

Cockspur coral tree (Erythrina crista-gallii) flowers from July to September and prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Erythrina is a genus of plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It contains about 130 species, which are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide.

Erythrina crista-gallii

Cockspur coral tree | Erythrina crista-gallii

Erythrina crista-gallii 'Compactum' is a tree in the coral-tree genus prized for its red to orange pea-type flowers produced in mid to late summer. It flowers in the UK from July to September. Native to South America, it is used mainly as an ornamental or garden specimen. Plant where its summer blooms will be clearly visible from terraces or paths.

Cockspur Coral Tree 'Compactum' (Erythrina crista-gallii 'Compactum') is an ornamental South American tree that flowers from July to September.

Erythrina crista-gallii 'Compactum'

Cockspur Coral Tree 'Compactum' | Erythrina crista-gallii 'Compactum'

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