COCKSPUR CORAL Tree Erythrina crista-galli Tropical Live Plant Red Orange Rooster Crest Flower Thorn Trunk Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emerald R

Erythrina crista-galli or Cockspur Coral Tree is a wonderful cultivar that was once very popular in the United States. As wholesale growers began to focus on quick and easy propagation, this cultivar fell to the wayside because it has a very thorny trunk that makes in difficult to cut. We however, are glad to grow Cockspur Coral Trees for their remarkable blooms.

During Spring, the Cockspur Coral Tree produces striking red to orange blooms that resemble the crest of a rooster, hence the name 'Cockspur'. The botanical name of this species also relates to the its unusual flower form. Crista galli is actually the Latin name of a bone in the human skull which once again translates to 'crest of the rooster'. Coral trees can present some difficulty when it comes to maintenance, but with knowledge of this small tree's mature size, you can easily plant it in an area with plenty of space where it will require little care.