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5 Seeds Coast coral tree Erythrina caffra

5 Seeds Coast coral tree Erythrina caffra
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5 Seeds Coast coral tree Erythrina caffra

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Erythrina is known as the red genus and E. caffra is widely loved for its warm red to scarlet-coloured flowers, which appear from the cold winter months up to spring. Its popularity can be ascribed to its ease of cultivation and long flowering period. The coastal coral tree is an ideal garden plant and, because of its unique appearance, has continued to draw the interest of botanists, horticulturist, nature lovers, and the general gardening public for many decades.

Description Erythrina caffra is a medium-sized to large deciduous tree, 9–12 x 7–11 m. Its size depends largely on the climate and soil conditions. This species forms a round-headed, spreading canopy and has a beautifully light green appearance when in leaf. Trees may even reach a height of 20 m in coastal and forested regions where the conditions are optimal. Some of the largest and most beautiful specimens grow in the Addo National Park 's Alexandria Forest where, next to the yellowwoods, they are the tallest trees.