Ceiba speciosa (Silk Floss Tree)

5 (20)m, Silk Floss Tree (syn. Chorisia speciosa) is an ornamental deciduous species from central and northern South America. It makes a broad, greyish-green stem with prominent large flat spines, and an open crown with numerous large rose flowers before new leaves emerge in late spring. After flowering, large capsules are formed which contain cotton like white hairs, embedding the brownish-black seeds. An excellent bonsai plant for any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep almost completely dry and at a minimum of some 15°C. V-VI.
7 seeds per package.