| Tree to 10m. Bark has thick thorns. Flowers are bright red and pea shaped Novermber to December. Nectar producing flowers are a favourite with honey-eating birds. A deciduous tree and grows to a height of 10m with a spread of 5m. The stem is erect, stout, with rough bark,sparsely branching and thorny; the leaves are trifoliate, with leaflets broadly wedge shaped at the base and 12cm wide; the flowers are red, pea shaped, and 4cm long, occurring in lose clusters and appearing in summer.
A native of NSW, Qld, NT, SA, and WA (Australia), it prefers light to medium soils in an open sunny position and is drought and frost resistant.
Progagation of all Erythrina species occurs readily by seed. Cover the seeds with very hot water and let soak overnight or until they swell. Do not overwater or allow to dry out and provide good drainage and bright light. 3 large seeds | 
