Fabaceae
Erythrina tahitensis
Erythrina tahitensis
Also known as Erythrina sandwicensis f. alba, Erythrina sandwicensis f. luteola, Erythrina sandwicensis f. lutea, Erythrina sandwicensis var. luteosperma
Tropical Plants · Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Coral Tree · Tropical Tree · Red Flowers · Hawaii Native · Erythrina · Flowering Tree · Hummingbird Plant · Pacific Islands · Ornamental Tree
Tahitian coral tree thrives in warm, humid climates with bright indirect to partial sun and regular watering during the growing season. It produces striking red flowers that attract hummingbirds and birds, making it a showpiece in tropical and subtropical gardens. Protect from frost and ensure well-draining soil to prevent root rot.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply until soil is moist, then allow the top inch to dry before watering again · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- sandy loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7
- Temperature
- 55°F to 100°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 9a-12b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 25 ft
- Spread
- 16.7 ft
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Hawaii, Society Is.
- Attracts
- Hummingbirds, Bees, Birds
Sources: trefle
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