Ceiba Species, Floss Silk Tree
Ceibaspeciosa 'Arcadia'

Synonym:Chorisia speciosa

Category

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds