Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree) - Image 7

Botanical names: Ceiba speciosa, Chorisia speciosa

Common names: Silk Floss Tree, Bombax

Family: Malvaceae    (Formerly:Bombacaceae)

Subfamily: Bombacoideae

Origin: Brazil to Argentina

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyPink flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree) with pink flowers covering the branches of the tree.
Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree) covered in numerous pink flowers against the pale sky.


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