Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree)

Product Name: Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa)

Description:

Transform your garden into a tropical paradise with the Silk Floss Tree, scientifically known as Ceiba speciosa. This extraordinary ornamental tree is admired for its stunning pink to lavender blossoms, striking spiky trunk, and distinctive bottle-shaped form. Native to South America, the Silk Floss Tree is a medium to large deciduous tree that can reach heights of 30 to 60 feet, making it an ideal focal point for any landscape that seeks a touch of the exotic.

Features:

• Spectacular Blooms: The Silk Floss Tree produces large, funnel-shaped flowers with vibrant pink, lavender, or white petals and a splash of yellow in the center, blooming in late summer to fall. These stunning flowers attract hummingbirds and other pollinators.
• Unique Trunk: One of the tree’s most distinctive features is its thick, green trunk covered with conical spines, adding both a textural element and a natural defense mechanism.
• Deciduous Foliage: The tree’s palmate leaves, which resemble a hand with fingers spread, provide lush greenery during the growing season before shedding in winter.
• Hardy & Adaptable: The Silk Floss Tree is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in various soil types, making it a resilient choice for different climates.

Planting & Care:

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy, or loamy soil. It can adapt to various soil conditions, including clay.
• Watering: Water regularly during the first few years to establish deep roots. Once established, the tree is drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
• Pruning: Prune lightly after the flowering season to maintain shape and remove any dead or damaged branches. Avoid heavy pruning to preserve the tree's natural form.

Ideal For:

• Large gardens
• Urban landscaping
• Exotic or tropical-themed gardens
• Parks and public spaces

Additional Information:

• Mature Height: 30-60 feet
• Mature Spread: 30-50 feet
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
• Foliage Type: Deciduous

Add a touch of exotic beauty to your landscape with the Silk Floss Tree. Its striking flowers, unique spiked trunk, and elegant form make it a captivating addition to any garden, bringing both visual interest and tropical charm