Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree)
Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree) flower with petals wet from rain on a branch.
Ceiba 'Pink Princess'
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 Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Thorns: Thorny or spiny
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis spectacular tree is rated among the most beautiful trees in the world. Silk Floss is a zone 9-11 tree that does well in humid states but also is very happy in dry areas such as California. It is known to be hardy in Phoenix, AZ, for example, down to 20'F. Silk Floss blooms in early fall in South Florida with abandon. In full bloom, there are almost no leaves. You see a huge mass of color with 10's of thousands of flowers. The blooms are actually highly variable, lily-like flowers in various combinations of white, pink, often with purple to red striations on the petals. The older the tree, the better the flower display. After blooming, pear shaped fruits appear which have a silky floss on the seeds, hence the name. Floss Silk Tree is also well known for the large spikes protecting the trunk and limbs. More decorative than frightening, spikes are very much more prominent when the tree is young. It is happy in most soils with good drainage and does not have any pest problems, Floss Silk is an premier tree choice for your landscape.
One of the most beautiful trees in the world. In full bloom, there are almost no leaves. You see a huge mass of color with 10s of thousands of flowers. Premier tree choice for your landscape.
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Ceiba 'Pink Princess'
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