Sunset®: 19-24
USDA: 10-12
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia
Growth Habits: Semi evergreen or evergreen tree, round-headed, generally multi-trunked, 30 to 40 feet tall (9-12 m); trunk red brown when mature; leaves with 3 leaflets
Watering Needs: Occasional deep watering, needs good drainage
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings, self sows
The species epithet comes from the Latin for 'sickle', referring to the shape of the flower.
Erythrina falcata is the largest of the Coral trees cultivated in the Southwest. It is close to Erythrina crista-galli.
Blooming Habits:
Deep red flowers in lax clusters, in late winter, early spring, occasionally any time during the year. The trees have to be well established before blooming, and this can take several years.
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