Anyone know what this is?

7 years ago

I found this at an estate sale, it was neglected for a long time. Most of it was dead, there were a few new growths and flowers sprouting. It‘s a small tree with oval shaped leaves.

Thank you

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK

7 years ago

You could try NTP but I think you would have got the same answer. I'm on NTP pretty much every day and do a lot of ids there. In fact I think I'd probably refine my answer to Erythrina x bidwillii. Not winter hardy in NJ. It needs to be under glass in the winter but requires a lot of light so not a good house plant. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Erythrina+x+bidwillii

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floral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
7 years ago
Are the leaves in threes? Erythrina christa-galli, I believe.
James _J
Original Author
7 years ago
All of the leaves had dropped so all I had to go by is what was around the pot. There are some new leaves sprouting so I should know in a few weeks.

Thanks for the reply.
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Karen S. (7b, NYC)
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Sorry, while I don't know, there's a site around here called Name That Plant. Pls. post it there & likely someone will know.

Pretty, I'll be interested to learn what it is.
James _J
Original Author
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I think Erythina bidwillii is correct. I have a lot of tropical / sub tropical plants so wintering inside wont be an issue.

The previous owner seemed to be quite a collector, he was also a botanist who traveled a lot. Sadly it didn't seem there was anyone to care for his collection after he passed away. Everything in the greenhouse except this was dead, but I could still make out what some of the plants were. I never met him but just from seeing the books and photos in his home, I feel we were cut from the same cloth.

Thanks for the help everyone.
Karen S. (7b, NYC)
7 years ago
Where in the country are you? It happens I live in Brooklyn, w/ the wonderful Botanic Garden. Perhaps you might contact somewhere like that to get confirmation from your pic?