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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 10–11Climate Subtropical
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — tree with pink blooms; the tree produces oval pods filled with silky white fibers, image 164

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Malvaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — these fibers can create litter when the pods open.<br><br>For best growth
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — the Silk Floss Tree thrives in full sun exposure and requires well-draining soils
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — It is tolerant of different soil types but prefers those that are moderately fertile
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — This tree is suited to USDA Hardiness Zones 9b through 11 and is drought-resistant once established
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — Its extensive roots make it ideal for parks and gardens
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — where it won't interfere with nearby structures
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — is a stunning deciduous or semi-evergreen tree; and is drought-tolerant once established
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — but it may require ample space for both aboveground and subterranean expansion
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — pink flowers in the garden
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — tree with pink blooms
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — tree for full
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) — a striking deciduous specimen; is a stunning deciduous or semi-evergreen tree
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) — with a canopy spread of up to 40 feet; the Silk Floss Tree thrives in full sun exposure and requires well-draining soils
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — Notable for its bottle-shaped trunk covered in thick; tree with pink blooms
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — orchid-like pink flowers in fall before leaf drop, image 39
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it demands full sun and well-drained soil; with potential heights reaching between 40 to 60 feet and spreading approximately
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — and is drought-tolerant once established; before the foliage emerges
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) — scientifically known as Ceiba speciosa; the Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa)
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) — With potential heights reaching between 40 to 60 feet and spreading approximately 40 to 60 feet wide; creating an
Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa) — it commands attention in any landscape design; where it won't interfere with nearby structures

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