Finding Erythrina crista-galli (Coral Tree) Seeds

A gardener sought seeds for Erythrina crista-galli (cockspur coral tree).

Seed Sources (Not Endorsements)

• Onalee's Homegrown Seeds (Brooksville, FL): Listing
• eBay: Search "Erythrina crista-galli seeds" – multiple sellers.
• Specialty tropical seed vendors: Trade Winds Fruit, Rare Palm Seeds, etc.
• Botanical garden sales (Fairchild, Montgomery, etc.)

Growing Notes

• Zone 9b+ for outdoor perennial. Elsewhere: container, winter indoors.
• Scarify seeds (nick coat) → soak 24 hrs → sow 1" deep, warm (75–85°F).
• Germination: 2–8 weeks.
• Fast-growing tree to 15–20'. Striking red flowers.

Check eBay and specialty vendors. Scarify and sow warm.