Erythrina humeana
Dwarf coral tree · also Dwarf erythrina, Natal coral tree, Dwarf kaffirboom
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Erythrina humeana is an ornamental tree known for its vibrant, orange-red flowers that bloom into summer and fall. This small, winter-deciduous tree becomes dormant during dry seasons. It features dark olive-green foliage, poisonous red seeds, and nitrogen-fixing roots, making it suitable for seasonally dry gardens.
Where it grows
Trees in each city's inventory, with the share of that city's named trees this species accounts for.
- 230.01%35 yr7.5 in
Traits
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Mature height
- 15–30 ft
- Canopy spread
- 15–20 ft
- Water needs
- Moderate
- Drought tolerance
- Moderate
- Wildlife value
- High
- Blooms
- Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Trunk diameters across every city: median 7.5 in, mean 11 in, 90th percentile 18 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
- Kwazulu Natal-Cape coastal forests
Tropical & Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas & Shrublands
- Southern Acacia-Commiphora bushlands and thickets
Other Erythrina in the catalogue
8 of the top 2,000 species are in this genus.
