Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree

Name: Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree
Brand: Evergreen Trees Direct
Price: 680.00 AUD
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Size: 150L

150L

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150L: Enquire within for height guide information.

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About Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree

Erythrina indica, commonly known as the Indian Coral Tree, is a striking deciduous tropical tree admired for its vivid red flowers and bold branching structure. It develops a broad, spreading canopy with thick, thorny branches and bright green trifoliate leaves. In late winter through spring, before the new foliage appears, it produces large clusters of brilliant scarlet-red, pea-shaped flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds. Mature trees typically grow 8–12 metres tall with a spread of 6–10 metres, forming a rounded, open crown.

This species is fast growing in warm climates and performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Erythrina indica is tolerant of coastal conditions, drought once established, and light frost. It is deciduous during winter, allowing light to filter through in cooler months, then flushes with new green foliage in spring. Low-maintenance and highly ornamental, it’s ideal for adding colour and structure to tropical and subtropical landscapes.

They look excellent when used as feature trees, avenue plantings, or in large gardens where their vibrant red flowers can be fully appreciated. They are also well suited to coastal and civic landscapes where durability and seasonal colour are desired.

Key Information to Know

Evergreen / Deciduous

Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 8–12 metres

Mature Width: 6–10 metres

Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree is expected to grow 50 – 100 cm per year (fast).

Frost Tolerance

Is Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree frost tolerant?

Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Flowering Information

Erythrina indica produces striking clusters of long, tubular scarlet-red flowers in late winter and early spring. These dramatic blooms appear on bare branches before the foliage returns, creating a bold, high-impact display that stands out brilliantly in the seasonal landscape.

Native Information

Is Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree an Australian Native? No

Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree is Native to Native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, where it grows in warm tropical and subtropical regions. Cultivated widely as an ornamental and shade tree.

Wildlife Value

Its nectar-rich winter–spring flowers attract honeyeaters, parrots, native bees and butterflies, providing an important food source when few other trees are flowering. The thick, sculptural branches also offer perching sites and shelter for small birds, contributing to a biodiverse and active garden ecosystem.

Sunlight Information

Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preffered Soil

Erythrina indica performs best in well-drained sandy or loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. It can struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained soil unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then move to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong flowering, structural growth and high drought resilience.

Botanical Information

Common Name: Indian Coral Tree

Genus: Erythrina

Botanical Species: Erythrina indica

Family: Fabaceae

Botanical Name: Erythrina indica

Landscape Uses

Feature Tree
Shade Tree
Avenue Planting

Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree works in an:

Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
Coastal Garden – relaxed, seaside feel with hardy, textural plants.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Wildlife Garden – planting to attract birds, bees, and pollinators.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Planting, Spacing & Care

Choose a sunny, frost-free site with well-drained soil.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Add compost to enrich soil before planting.
Water deeply after planting and apply mulch around the base.
Prune lightly when young to develop strong branch structure.

Feature Planting: Space 6 – 8 m apart
Shade Canopy: Space 6 – 8 m apart
Avenue Planting: Space 6 – 8 m apart

Water regularly during establishment; drought tolerant once mature.
Fertilise annually in spring with a balanced fertiliser.

Remove suckers and prune after flowering to shape.

Sandy soils: Excellent tolerance; ideal for coastal regions.

Loamy soils: Best performance with balanced moisture.

Clay soils: Grows if drainage is improved.

Coastal soils: Handles salt-laden winds well.

Poor soils: Benefits from compost and organic fertiliser for best flowering.

Erythrina indica – Indian Coral Tree is expected to grow 50 – 100 cm per year (fast).

Fast Growth Rate

Root Ball Dimensions (Width × Depth) For Planting

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Ideal Conditions

Tropical QLD (Cairns, Townsville)
Subtropical QLD (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast)
Northern NSW (Byron, Coffs, Armidale)
Sydney & Central Coast
South Coast NSW (Illawarra to Bega)
Inland NSW / Tablelands (Orange, Bathurst, Canberra)
Melbourne & Surrounds (Metro, Bayside, Geelong, Bellarine, Mornington)
Western District & Central VIC (Ballarat, Bendigo, Hamilton)
Gippsland (Latrobe Valley, East Gippsland)
Adelaide Metro & Coastal
Adelaide Hills & Barossa

Thrives in

Full Sun

Frost Tolerance

Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Drought Tolerance

As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established Erythrina indica develops excellent drought tolerance. It performs strongly in hot, dry and coastal environments and maintains its broad, spreading canopy with minimal supplementary watering.