Erythrina coralloides - Naked Coral Tree

Beautiful flower.

Yes, it looses its leaves just before flowering and showing off the scarlet flowers.

great way for the flower to show off...:-)

Yes, most tropical and subtropical trees do this. Examples are: Jacaranda, Delonix, Tabebuia, Erythrina, and there's many more.

What a fabulous colour...........

Milky:

Thanks! :>)

Is this the one ? It's got an interesting flower.

Hywel:

No, this is not the one.

Here's it is:

http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/265027-erythrina-sandwicensis-wiliwili-tree/member/Delonix1

Thanks. I'll have a look.