The Kaffir Coral Tree
blooms in the early spring. Erythrina caffra is often used in public spaces
such as street medians, parkways and business parks. The Kaffir
Coral Tree will sporadically continue to bloom
throughout much of the rest of the year. The wood can be quite
weak. Since the Erythrina caffra trees grow very quickly and can get a substantial trunk in
just a couple of years. The downside to their rapid growth and weak wood they
require regular pruning or they will collapse upon themselves.
Their roots are also substantial so if they are to be grown near
sidewalks, driveways or foundations root barriers are a must.
Erythrina caffra foliage will be damaged in mid 20's, wood will be lost if
it gets colder.
High resolution images of
Erythrina
caffra are available
