Ceiba Species, Kapok, Mapajo, Silk Cotton-Tree
Ceibapentandra

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ceiba (SAY-buh)
Species: pentandra (pen-TAN-druh)

Synonym:Bombax pentandrum

Synonym:Ceiba anfractuosa

Synonym:Ceiba caribaea

Synonym:Ceiba casearia

Synonym:Eriodendron pentandrum

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
over 40 ft. (12 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
Pale Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible