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Erythrina humeana
Erythrina humeana | Dwarf coral tree | Ideal for planting in a very small garden | Leeuwfontein Estates, Pretoria
Gardening ideas
Suitable for a very small garden. Plant Dwarf coral tree for its beautiful, large, red flowers, which will attract nectar feeding birds.
Erythrina humeana
Dwarf coral tree
Kleinkoraalboom
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It is hardy -survives a min. temperature of -2C
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It will grow in soil type:
well-drained, compost rich
Small: 2m high; 2m crown
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Mature size?
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Plant in container?
Yes
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It's leaf growth is
deciduous
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It's growth rate is
medium
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It's roots are
slightly aggressive
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It's drought tolerance?
Needs modest water
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Sexes?
Bisexual flower on same the tree
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Birds?
Nectar feeders
None
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Screening value?
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Flowers?
showy flowers
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Value to game?
no value