Bidwill's Coral Bean
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Erythrina bidwillii (E. herbacea x E. crista Galli)
Erythrina × bidwillii, commonly called coral tree or Bidwill's hybrid coral bean, is the result of a purposeful, interspecific cross between two Erythrina species: E. herbacea, native to the southern United States, and E. crista-galli, native to central South America. This plant is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub or small tree that can reach up to 12' tall and 10' wide. The compound leaves are made up to three, deltoid (triangle-shaped) leaflets. Clusters of bright red, 2" long blooms are held on the ends of terminal flowering stalks that can reach up to 3' long. Flowering begins in summer and continues until frost. In frost-free areas, this plant will bloom continuously from spring into winter. The flowers are attractive to hummingbirds.
Easily grown in evenly moist, well-draining, sandy loams in full sun. Tolerant of a wide range of soil types as long as they are well-draining. Takes well to pruning and can be trained to climb a trellis. Prune back in spring to control size. The ultimate size and growth habit of this plant is determined in part by the climate in which it is planted. May suffer some dieback in areas with light frosts. In the colder ends of its hardiness range, this plant may dieback completely to the ground but will send up new growth from the roots. A generous layer of winter mulch is recommended to help insulate the rootstock. This plant is slow to begin growing in spring.
Butterfly Host Plant: Frosted Flasher (Astraptes awards)
Height: 8'-12'
Spread 6’-10'
Bloom: June-December
Light: Full sun
Water: Medium
Zone: 8, 9, 10
Origin: Hybrid
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
