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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

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) — The tree's trunk is one of its most distinctive features; it is thick and bottle-shaped; reaches heights of, image 81

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it commands attention in any landscape design; where it won't interfere with nearby structures, image 80

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — With potential heights reaching between 40 to 60 feet and spreading approximately 40 to 60 feet wide; creating an, image 178

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — the tree produces oval pods filled with silky white fibers; it is tolerant of different soil types but prefers, image 155

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — Each flower measures about 6 inches across, contributing to the tree's visual impact and allure

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — a striking deciduous specimen; is a stunning deciduous or semi-evergreen tree, image 101

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it demands full sun and well-drained soil

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — with a canopy spread of up to 40 feet; the Silk Floss Tree thrives in full sun exposure and requires, image 103

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — reaches heights of 30-60 feet; offering a brilliant display when few other trees are blooming, image 168

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — orchid-like pink flowers in fall before leaf drop, image 105

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — tree with pink blooms; the tree produces oval pods filled with silky white fibers

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — where it won't interfere with nearby structures; a striking deciduous specimen, image 95

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — It is tolerant of different soil types but prefers those that are moderately fertile

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — providing dramatic visual interest in warm climates; this tree is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9b through 11, image 108

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it demands full sun and well-drained soil; with potential heights reaching between 40 to 60 feet and spreading, image 106

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — orchid-like pink flowers in fall before leaf drop, image 72

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — with a canopy spread of up to 40 feet; the Silk Floss Tree thrives in full sun exposure and requires, image 70

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — Notable for its bottle-shaped trunk covered in thick; tree with pink blooms

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — offering a brilliant display when few other trees are blooming; these fibers can create litter when the pods, image 150

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it demands full sun and well-drained soil; with potential heights reaching between 40 to 60 feet and spreading, image 139

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — The Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa); with a canopy spread of up to 40 feet, image 166

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — creating an unforgettable sight.<br><br>Following flowering; each flower measures about 6 inches across, image 121

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — reaches heights of 30-60 feet

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — This tree is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9b through 11 and is drought-resistant once established

Photographs by 16 contributors

Dguendel, CC BY 4.0 · source
muffinn from Worcester, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Marc Ryckaert, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 3.0 · source
Sudhertzen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Eugenio Hansen, OFS, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
zeevveez from Jerusalem, Israel, CC BY 2.0 · source
Zeynel Cebeci, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 2.0 · source
Giuseppe ME, CC BY 3.0 · source
Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
mauroguanandi, CC BY 2.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
SeipIa Wwoods, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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