Ochroma pyramidale (Balsa ) - Image 5
Botanical names: Ochroma pyramidale, Ochroma lagopus
Common name: Balsa
Family: Malvaceae (Formerly:Bombacaceae)
Subfamily: Bombacoideae
Origin: Central and South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Ochroma pyramidale (Balsa) showing wide green foliage canopy spreading across the top of the tree.
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Balsa. This tree is notable for its unusual ecology as well as for its famous wood. This is the balsa of model-airplane fame, with extremely light, soft wood.
Leaves are very large. Balsa flowers are particularly unique and exotic. Held perfectly upright in the tree, unopened flowers strongly resemble velvety ice-creme cones. When opened, a fruit strongly resembles a large rabbit's foot.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Local pickup only. This item is not available for shipping. Local delivery may be available in Ft. Myers or Sebring, Florida. Contact us for an estimate. Non-pickup orders are subject to restocking fees.
Leaves are very large. Balsa flowers are particularly unique and exotic. Held perfectly upright in the tree, unopened flowers strongly resemble velvety ice-creme cones. When opened, a fruit strongly resembles a large rabbit's foot.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Local pickup only. This item is not available for shipping. Local delivery may be available in Ft. Myers or Sebring, Florida. Contact us for an estimate. Non-pickup orders are subject to restocking fees.
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14"/7 gal or larger pot, very large plant, pick up or delivery
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$149.95