Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba Speciosa)

Charmaine snapped this one for me this morning, stunning pink flowers crown this rugged trunk! I can guarantee that no one will ever climb this tree!! Hehe!!

Floss Silk Tree, Chorisia speciosa, is often rated among the most beautiful trees in the world, it is aso called Silk Floss tree, this deciduous tropical from Brazil and Argentina is a large tree rated to over 40 feet. Floss Silk Tree is also well known for the large spikes protecting the trunk and limbs. The older the tree, the better the flower display. And with individual trees grown from seedsthere are variations in the flower colors; more pink, more rose, etc. A fully mature tree can be very large and apparently lose their defensive trunk spikes near the ground

After blooming, pear shaped fruits appear which have a silky floss coming out of the seeds. Moderate growth speed, but not fussy, plant Floss Silk Tree in full sun with plenty of room to spread. Plant well in most soils. Does not have a pest problem, so Floss Silk Tree is an excellent choice in any landscape.

Thanks to Abacus Gardens.