Ceiba, Thornless Floss Silk Tree 'Majestic Beauty'

Ceibaspeciosa

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus
Ceiba (SAY-buh)
Species
speciosa (spee-see-OH-suh)
Synonym
Chorisia speciosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

El Cajon, California

Los Angeles, California

San Diego, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

West Sacramento, California

La Porte, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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West Sacramento, CA | January 2022 | positive

i live in west sacramento zone 9b this plant is not blooming yet. about 10 feet high. excellent condition. hope to see flowers soon..

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K
San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | October 2006 | positive

Majestic Beauty is a pink cultivar that is thornless unlike the other Chorisia speciosa varieties. It has a smooth, thornless green trun...Read More

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Lake Placid, FL (Zone 9b) | June 2004 | positive

Fast growing
Drought tolerant

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