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Ceiba Species, Floss Silk Tree 'Arcadia'

Ceibaspeciosa

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ceiba (SAY-buh)

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Species

speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)

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Synonym

Chorisia speciosa

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Fall/Early Winter

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neutral

negative

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