TreeBook: Tree Species Indigenous to Southern Africa, indexed by Scientific name.
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Erythrina caffra
Coast coral tree | Focal point in a large garden | Oubaai Golf Estate
Gardening ideas
Erythrina caffra is suitable for a small garden if planted in a large pot. It has very aggressive roots.
Erythrina caffra
Coast coral tree
Kuskoraalboom
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It is mildly sensitive ( min. temperature is -0.5C)
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, compost rich
Large: 10m+ high; 10m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
deciduous
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It's growth rate is
fast
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It's roots are
very aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on same the tree
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Birds?
Nectar feeders
None
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
showy flowers in profusion
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Value to game?
no value