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Erythrina variegata var. orientalis,
Coral Tree

Coral Tree should be grown in full sun on well-drained soil. Trees are highly drought-tolerant and moderately salt-tolerant. The large size of Coral Tree makes it suited for planting in parks, golf courses and in other large-scale landscapes. Give this tree plenty of room to develop since the canopy is large and looks best if not pruned to control its size. The trunk often buttresses at the base, so do not locate it too close to walks and patios. Raw seeds can be poisonous; cooked seeds are said to be edible. Trees do not compartmentalize decay well resulting in potentially extensive decay from trunk injuries. Pollen can cause mild allergy reactions.