Silk Floss Tree
Ceiba speciosa
This tree has a distinctive trunk and puts on a spectacular show of flowers in the fall. Be sure to look for selections that offer a variety of flower colors. Note: previously classified as Chorisia speciosa.
THE BASICS
Type: Tree
Sun: Full sun
Hardiness: 26°F
Water: Moderate
Native to: Brazil, Argentina
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Moderate
Mature Height: 30 feet
Mature Width: 25 feet
Mature Form: Upright
FOLIAGE
Deciduous
Color: Pale green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Pink to red, showy
Season: fall
COMMENTS
Litter: Seasonal
Thorns: Thorns on trunk
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Pool-Friendly
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Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert