

How to identify Floss silk tree (Ceiba speciosa)
Floss silk tree, also known as Brazil kapok, Toborochi
Floss silk tree stands out with its substantial stature, reaching up to 60 feet (18 meters) tall and 30 feet (9 meters) wide. Its bark is adorned with prominent conical prickles, providing a textured appearance. The green trunk supports branches bearing palmately compound leaves, each with 6 to 8 leaflets around 3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 12.5 cm) in length. In bloom, floss silk tree showcases large, vibrant pale-pink to rose-colored flowers with frilly petals surrounding a cream to yellow center, creating a dramatic visual display.
Prominent conical prickles on bark for texture.
Large, vibrant pale-pink to rose-colored flowers.
Distinctive dehiscent pod with white cotton-like interior.
Palmately compound leaves with serrate margins.
Stout triangular spines on trunk for texture.
The leaves of floss silk tree are light green and palmately divided into 5 to 7 lanceolate leaflets. Each leaflet measures approximately 4.7 inches (12 cm) in length and features serrate margins. The texture is smooth, and the vein pattern is prominent. These leaves are typically shed before the flowering period begins, which makes them a unique characteristic for identifying this plant.
Floss silk tree features striking showy pink flowers, each composed of five petals forming a funnel shape. The petals boast a yellowish-white throat, creating a vibrant contrast. These large, eye-catching blooms measure about 4 - 6 inches (10 - 15 cm) in length. The flowers are known for their vivid coloration and distinctive petal arrangement, making them a standout in any landscape. Their blooming period typically occurs in the late summer to early fall, enhancing gardens with their spectacular display.
The fruit of floss silk tree is a prominent dehiscent pod, pear-shaped to oblong, measuring about 8 inches (20 cm) in length. Upon reaching maturity, the pod splits open, revealing a cotton-like substance that is a distinctive white color. Embedded within this fluffy matrix are numerous black seeds. Its texture and the contrast between the white fibrous interior and the black seeds make it uniquely identifiable.
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Scientific Classification of Floss silk tree