Chorisia speciosa
Floss Silk Tree, Kapok
Description
This deciduous tree grows 30' to 60' tall x 30' wide and has a trunk covered in short spines. It produces beautiful pink flowers in the fall and needs occasional deep watering with good drainage. Leaves drop during autumn flowering or whenever temperatures drop below 27 degrees F.
Plant Type
Tree
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Winter, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
Green
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.