Ceiba insignis (White Floss Silk Tree) - Image 8

Botanical names: Ceiba insignis, Chorisia insignis

Common names: White Floss Silk Tree, Drunken Tree

Family: Malvaceae    (Formerly:Bombacaceae)

Subfamily: Bombacoideae

Origin: Southern Brazil, Argentina

Plant used for bonsaiLarge tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunModerate waterRegular waterYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyDeciduous plantSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time
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