5 Seeds Silk Floss Tree Ceiba speciosa Thorny Ornamental Flowering Tree

Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa) is a striking ornamental tree admired for its thorny green trunk, showy pink blossoms, and silky seed fibers. This tropical to subtropical species adds bold architectural interest and vibrant seasonal color to warm-climate gardens and landscapes.
The Silk Floss Tree works well as a specimen tree, shade tree, or accent planting in frost-free gardens and large containers when young. Its dramatic trunk, large flowers, and distinctive seed pods make it a conversation piece in ornamental plantings, and the fluffy fibers released from mature pods are often used in crafts and stuffing.
Species: Ceiba speciosa
Type: Tropical flowering tree
Plant_Habit: Upright tree with thorny trunk
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, sandy to loamy
Zones: 9-11
Germination: Scarify seeds and soak in warm water before sowing
Sowing: Sow 1/2 inch deep in warm, moist medium
Spacing: 15-30 feet apart
Notes: Keep seedlings warm and frost-free