Question
trying to grow a coral tree from seed, and or cuttings.
i live in malibu, CA. have a coral tree where i live, can get plenty of seeds/cuttings. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Answer
Hi Jeff,
Thanx for your question.  Here is some information you may find helpful.
http://www.floridata.com/ref/E/eryt_var.cfm
Myself, I prefer the seed method.  If you nick the seeds they germinate easily at warm temps (about 80 F).  You can try soft wood cuttings, 6 inch long cuttings of green (soft ) wood.  Strip all of the leaves but the last 2 or three.  Use wet sand in a container and dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone.  Stick the cuttings into the wet sand about 1-2 inches and keep warm and wet.  Rooting occurs in about 8 weeks.  You can check by gently probing near the cutting with a pencil to check for roots.  I hope this helps.
Tom