Australian Coral Tree – Erythrina sykesii

Australian Coral tree, known botanically as Erythrina sykesii is medium to large semi-deciduous tree with a spreading form, growing 30 feet tall and wide. Its bright red flowers are showy fall through spring but are most noticeable while the tree is semi-deciduous in late winter to early spring.

The Australian Coral tree prefers full sun and a deep occasional watering. You’ll want to avoid overwatering, as this reduces flowering and produces large crowns of soft structurally weak wood that is more likely to fall over or have limbs break and fall.

It is fairly cold hardy and will withstand temperatures down in the low 20s° F for short durations without damage.