Indian Coral Tree Bonsai
NameIndian Coral Tree Bonsai
Species NameErythrina variegata
Common NameIndian Coral Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)25
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Trunk Featuresthick bark, gnarled branches, rough texture
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)70
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesStriking bright red flowers that appear before the leaves; potential for dramatic, gnarled trunk and branch structure in bonsai cultivation.
Description
This image displays a mature Indian Coral Tree (Erythrina variegata) in full bloom, characterized by its brilliant red flowers and gnarled branches. While shown here as a large tree, this species is also cultivated as a bonsai, prized for its dramatic flowering and potential for interesting trunk development.
