Beautiful View of Coral Tree in a Garden
Common Name: Coral Tree, Purple Coral Tree, Coral bean
Scientific Name: Erythrina Fusca
Height: 5 - 8 meters
Span: 5 - 8 meters
Growth Rate: Slow
Sun Tolerance: Full Sun
ABP Index: 3.75 (Aesthetics 3.5, Solidarity 4)
Erythrina
Fusca is also known as coral tree, which is a deciduous and tropical tree. It is a small tree with branches that grow in nice bonsai form. It’s spiny bark
with red flowers makes it a treat to watch especially during certain seasons where it is just filled with red flowers. The tree attracts nectar feeding birds and the most often visitor to
this gorgeous tree is hummingbird, which pollinate its flowers. The tree’s
young leaves and flowers are eaten in some parts of the world. As a matter of
fact, Erythrina Fusca is the official flower of Trujillo, a state in Venezuela.
Bonsai Structure of the Coral Tree
Bunch of Coral Tree flowers
A Bird Feeding on Coral Tree Flowers
Coral Tree Garden
Bunch of Coral Tree Flowers
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What a gorgeous tree. I have never saw one before and I am amazed at the beautiful blooms.
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