White Floss-silk Tree
A deciduous tree growing to 50 feet tolerating seasonal wet and dry conditions. Grows best in full sun with well drained soil. Trunk green, bottle-shaped and armed with large prickles. Photo by Laurel Woodley
Latin Name:
Ceiba (=Chorisia) insignis
Family Name:
Bombacaceae
Place of Origin:
Peru, Ecuador Bloom Time:
Jan
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Garden Location:
On Tram Road across from Redwood Section