Erythrina indica
Indian Coral Bean
Pangri

 A medium-sized, deciduous, tropical tree that can grow  to about 9-30 feet (6-9 m) as a standard tree. Young stems and branches have thick conical spines up to ¼ inch (8 mm) long. These thorns fall off after about 2-4 years leaving behind a bark that has gone from smooth and green, to coarse and cork like, a most featuresque aged look that would make a perfect bonsai work of art.  

Bright emerald-green leaves fill the tree during the growing season then fall, leaving the tree bare but, for a brief time, followed by a spectacular show of coral red blooms.  Birds fill the tree like a busy aviary along with a multitude of pollinators during this bloom cycle

Many of our customers grow them in pots and bring indoors when the weather turns rough.

Fun Facts:
1. Erythrina comes from the Greek word ‘eruthros’ meaning red
2. The tree blooms in January - February

USES:

Greenhouse
Outdoor
Standard Zone 9+
Bonsai
Potted Deck Plant
Tropical

Many of our customers grow them in pots and bring indoors when weather turns rough.
Buyers should do their own research for plant uses.
 
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