trefle.io · Taken Jul 23, 2004 by Daniel Barthelemy (cc-by-sa)
Fabaceae
Wili wili
Erythrina sandwicensis
Also known as Hawaiian coral tree, Hawaiian erythrina, Erythrina sandwicensis, Erythrina monosperma
Tropical Plants · Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Trees & Shrubs · Hawaiian Native · Tropical Tree · Endemic · Coral Tree · Erythrina · Fabaceae · Drought Adapted · Rare · Ornamental · Hummingbird
Wili wili is a striking Hawaiian endemic tree that requires full sun to part shade and well-draining soil; it is naturally adapted to the dry lowland forests of Hawaii. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and avoid overwatering as this can cause root rot. This rare and culturally significant tree is best suited to warm, frost-free climates and is a standout specimen for tropical landscapes.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly, then allow soil to dry significantly between waterings · Every 10-14 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
- 240 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Orange
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Hawaii
- Attracts
- Hummingbirds, Birds, Bees
Sources: trefle
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