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Silk Floss Tree

Ceiba Speciosa

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Overview

The Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa), a striking deciduous specimen, reaches heights of 30-60 feet, with a canopy spread of up to 40 feet. Notable for its bottle-shaped trunk covered in thick, conical spines, this South American native blooms with vibrant, orchid-like pink flowers in fall before leaf drop. Hardy in zones 9b-11, it demands full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought-tolerant once established, providing dramatic visual interest in warm climates.

Sun FullWater Low, MediumZones 10–11Type TreeClimate Subtropical
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it commands attention in any landscape design; where it won't interfere with nearby structures
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — creating an unforgettable sight.<br><br>Following flowering; each flower measures about 6 inches across, image 88Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — scientifically known as Ceiba speciosa; the Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa), image 76Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — This tree is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9b through 11 and is drought-resistant once established; the, image 93Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — providing dramatic visual interest in warm climates; this tree is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9b through 11, image 174Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — where it won't interfere with nearby structures; a striking deciduous specimen, image 128Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — orchid-like pink flowers in fall before leaf drop, image 39+193

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
40–60 Ft.
Mature width
20–40 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it commands attention in any landscape design; where it won't interfere with nearby structures
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — creating an unforgettable sight.<br><br>Following flowering; each flower measures about 6 inches across, image 88
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — scientifically known as Ceiba speciosa; the Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa), image 76
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — This tree is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9b through 11 and is drought-resistant once established; the, image 93
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — providing dramatic visual interest in warm climates; this tree is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9b through 11, image 174
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — where it won't interfere with nearby structures; a striking deciduous specimen, image 128
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — orchid-like pink flowers in fall before leaf drop, image 39
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — armed with woody conical prickles
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — recognizable by its unique and majestic stature; the tree's trunk is one of its most distinctive features; it is thick and
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — Its extensive roots make it ideal for parks and gardens, image 94
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — tree with pink blooms; the tree produces oval pods filled with silky white fibers, image 164
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — The Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa); with a canopy spread of up to 40 feet
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — reaches heights of 30-60 feet; offering a brilliant display when few other trees are blooming, image 102
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — It is tolerant of different soil types but prefers those that are moderately fertile; it commands attention in any landscape
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — reaches heights of 30-60 feet; offering a brilliant display when few other trees are blooming
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — armed with woody conical prickles; scientifically known as Ceiba speciosa, image 115
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — providing dramatic visual interest in warm climates; this tree is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9b through 11 and is
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — The tree's trunk is one of its most distinctive features; it is thick and bottle-shaped; reaches heights of 30-60 feet
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — reaches heights of 30-60 feet; offering a brilliant display when few other trees are blooming, image 135
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — scientifically known as Ceiba speciosa; the Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa), image 142
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — Its extensive roots make it ideal for parks and gardens
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — Each flower measures about 6 inches across, contributing to the tree's visual impact and allure; pink flowers in, image 118
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — and is drought-tolerant once established; before the foliage emerges, image 107
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — and is drought-tolerant once established; before the foliage emerges
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