Erythrina crista-galli

Erythrina crista-galli

Erythrina crista-galli is an exotic shrub or small tree native to South America.

It grows up to 5-10 m tall, usually 1.5-3 m when grown in containers.

It has woody, often thorny shoots and dark green, leathery leaves.

The flowers are intensely scarlet or red, gathered in dense clusters, lasting from summer to October.

The fruit are brown pods up to 30 cm long.

Erythrina crista-galli prefers fertile, well-drained, and moist soil. It prefers a sunny, warm, and wind-sheltered location.