Erythrina crista-galli
Cockspur coral tree · also Ceibo, Corticeira, Crybabytree
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Erythrina crista-galli is a subtropical flowering tree known for its showy scarlet red to deep orange, nectar-filled flowers and distinctive red and black seeds. Native to parts of South America, it is widely planted in urban settings but can be susceptible to pests like the erythrina gall wasp.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 4990.14%—11 in
- 860.02%35 yr7.5 in
- 190.01%—11 in
- 20.03%——
- 20.00%——
Traits
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 15–30 ft
- Canopy spread
- 15–20 ft
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- Moderate
- Blooms
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Trunk diameters across every city: median 10 in, mean 12 in, 90th percentile 21 in. Measured at breast height, as published by each inventory.
Native range
Terrestrial ecoregions where this species is native. Trees in the dataset mostly stand well outside it.
Tropical & Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
- Northeast Brazil restingas
Other Erythrina in the catalogue
8 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
