Ceiba Species, Kapok Tree, Silk Cotton Tree
Ceibaacuminata

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ceiba (SAY-buh)
Species: acuminata (ah-kew-min-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Ceiba tomentosa

Synonym:Eriodendron acuminatum

Synonym:Eriodendron tomentosum

Category
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
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
Pale Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting