Family: Fabaceae

Erythrina crista-galli is a drought-tolerant tree that fixes nitrogen and is low maintenance once established! The striking orange/red flowers bloom throughout the year. This ornamental tree does well in a street and parking lot setting. Some beautiful specimens are thriving just before Waikoloa in the median on Hawaiʻi Island. Nectar pools in the bell-shaped flowers until it spills out, giving a crying effect, hence the common name ‘crybaby’ tree.

Plant Uses:

• Container plant
• Nitrogen fixer
• Ornamental
• Shade
• Specimen

Plant Dangers:

• Thorns or spines
• Toxic to animals and humans