Erythrina indica

Erythrina indica begins flowering at the beginning of spring, shortly after Erythrina corallodendron, but its flowers are larger. They are known for their strong flowering in red-orange with the shades varying from tree to tree due to propagation from seeds. E. indica’s seeds are less dense that those of E. corallodendron, and its appearance in summer is greener and more vital. The trunk is green and peels when young. With maturity, it becomes gray and prominently grooved. All Erythrina species are characterized by spikes on the trunk and branches and their sensitivity to cold. Prolonged or extreme cold can even kill Erythrina trees. E. indica is more sensitive than E. corallodendron to cold, but less than E. crista-galli (which is more sensitive). For this reason, we would primarily recommend it for the moderate climate of the coastal plain south of the Sharon and in the northwestern Negev. Erythrina trees excel in hot, arid regions and in heavy soils. E. indica is one of the only trees in Israel that excels on the second coastal line.

Others in the same family: Erythrina indica | Erythrina crista-galli | Erythrina corallodendron