The Floss Silk Tree Chorisia Speciosa by Lew Buller In San Diego, the Chorisia speciosa (floss silk tree) starts blooming in early fall and continues to carry flowers until late December, offering color at an otherwise drab time of year The tree is used as a street tree in San Diego, and its flowers are one of the main reasonsI planted a silk floss tree in 05 based on recommendations from this forum and on the beautiful specimens at Disney I've fed it occasionally (although not often), I've made sure it was watered when it needed it, I've spoken nicely to it and I've admired it's thorny armor & attractive leaves Silk floss is a deciduous tree native to tropical and subtropical forests of South America It gets the name from its fruit pod that produces a silklike fiber The flower displays white in the center and pink toward the tips of the petals
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Floss silk tree flower-Ethnobotany The seeds of the Ceiba insignis are embedded within silky white floss, commonly called paina or kapok (or capoc), a word derived from the name of famous kapok tree of Central America, known scientifically as the Ceiba pentandra Traditionally this silky floss has been used to stuff pillows, cushions, mattresses, bedspreads, and other household items (6)Q Pruning Silk Floss Tree My silk floss tree is at least 40 feet high with a spread of at least that much How should Q Silk Floss Tree After Hurricane Damage My very large, mature silk floss tree is tipped but not down from hurricane winds in Miami Beach The Q Kapok Tree I have a floss silk/Kapok tree in my yard Tree is apx 10 yrs old, 15 tall
The silk floss tree flower Ceiba speciosa, formerly Chorisia speciosa, a species of deciduous tree locally Floss Silk flower macro hang on tree at the park One massive tree that looks absolutely evil is this White Floss Silk Tree The entire trunk is covered in massive thorns I touched a few of them and they are terribly sharp with no flexibility in them at all Flowers like this make me start thinking I might want to buy more photography equipment This tiny flower is no more than 3/4 The flowers have five pinkish white petals with red color in the center and stigmas that look similar to the hibiscus flower The flowers attract bees and monarch butterflies for pollination The flowers, leaves and the thorns will fall off The propagation of Floss silk tree is by air layering Florida flowers and trees related posts
Flowers & Fruits The tree has hibiscuslike flowers that make it look very distinct Flowers can grow to 56 inches wide with a bright pink color The Silk Floss Tree has fruits that have beansized black seeds and large seed pods that contain large quantities of cotton fiber Image 4 Silk Floss Tree flower, Image credit Mauro GuanandiOnce established, silk floss trees are undemanding Few pests have been found to attack this tree, but overwatering will prevent flowering Carol Cloud Bailey is a landscape counselor and Silk floss tree, or floss silk tree, whichever the correct name, this specimen has superb showy qualities This deciduous tree is a true stunner and has the potential to attain a height of over 50 feet (15 cm) with an equal spread Growing silk floss trees are found in their native tropics of Brazil and Argentina
The flowers of white flosssilk tree are five inches wide and creamy white to pale yellow, appearing just after the tree sheds its foliage in fall and winter A mature tree in bloom is an arresting sight, with thorns, flowers, and seedpods fully displayed on bare branches, giving it the look of an odd, gigantic rose treePink Silk Floss Tree (chorisia speciosa) – One of natures true oddities the Silk Floss tree is aweinspiring A fast growing soft wooded tree Speciosa in prime conditions can grow to heights of 30 to as much as 50 feet with a thick gray trunk covered in spines Summer brings brilliant tigerlily shaped flowers of pink to red in color followedSilk Floss Tree Ceiba speciosa This tree has a distinctive trunk and puts on a spectacular show of flowers in the fall Be sure to look for selections that offer a variety of flower colors Note previously classified as Chorisia speciosa THE BASICS Type Tree
In San Diego, floss silk trees can flower nearly any month of the year, so I suspect this is tied to genetic variation from chance seedlings Most specimens have spinyarmored trunks, and large, pinkish or winered orchidshaped blooms with mottled white or yellowish centersFlowers of The silk floss tree (Ceiba speciosa, formerly Chorisia speciosa), is a species of deciduous tree native to the tropical and subtropical forests of South America Silk floss tree flower in vertical format Closeup of a pink isolated blossom of the foil silk tree in front of dark background with free spaceSilkfloss tree can reach 50 feet in height with an equal or greater spread, and grows rapidly the first few years, then more slowly Some trees maintain a relatively narrow crown with one straight trunk while others are widespreading, particularly on older specimens The large, showy, pink and white, fivepetaled flowers, which somewhat
Flowers are followed by pearshaped capsules (fruit pods) filled with seed embedded in silky white floss (hence the common name of silk floss tree) In its native territory, floss has been harvested for a number of uses including stuffing pillows Capsules split open in spring when ripe releasing the seeds into the windChorisia speciosa FlossSilk Tree Page 3 Winter interest tree has winter interest due to Figure 3 Foliage of FlossSilk Tree unusual form, nice persistent fruits, showy winter trunk, or winter flowers Outstanding tree tree has outstanding ornamental features and could be planted more Invasive potential little, if any, potential at this timeSilk floss tree flower silk floss tree stock pictures, royaltyfree photos & images silk floss tree silk floss tree stock pictures, royaltyfree photos & images woman looking through leaves of potted plant, smiling at camera silk floss tree stock pictures, royaltyfree photos & images
Flowers, Plants & TreesSilk, Dried, EtcRetail Funeral Supplies & Services Wedding Planning & Consultants 1026 U St NW, Washington, DC, 001 (1) Call Now I have continued to enjoy the personal service provided by this flower shop The individualized attention is unlike other shops I've done business Native to Argentina and Brazil, the silk floss (Chorisia speciosa) is a deciduous tree that can grow as tall as 50 feet at maturity Pale green leaves will emerge from the tree in spring, and when the leaves drop in autumn, they are replaced by spectacular starshaped blooms in shades ranging from pale pink to burgundy or purpleFast growing tree to 3060ft tall It grows very well in both tropical and subtropical climates, and is a popular street tree, due to its beautiful blooms The trunk is also unique, containing numerous prominent spines Leaves drop during flowering time Hardiness The floss silk tree is fairly hardy and will survive freezes Growing Environment
This large tree in Florida which has many thorns and beautiful flowers is called floss silk tree Its scientific name is Chorisia speciosa Ceiba Species, Floss Silk Tree ( Ceiba speciosa ) The cultivar 'Majestic Beauty' has no thorns! The silk floss tree begins as a young sapling with a small bulge in the trunk that slowly enlarges to appear bloated at the base and tapering to the crown The tree can be as thick as seven feet in girth at the bulge The immature trees will have green bark, which will eventually turn to gray as they age
The Silk Floss tree (Ceiba speciosa or Chorisia speciosa) is very unique tree species from the subtropical regions of South America The flowers of this tree range in color from creamy white to dark pink and white It is sometimes confused with the "White Silk Floss tree"It has taken me a full year of watching this tree species as it passed through the seasons to get It is a delight to see the Floral Library and all of the grassy paths between flower beds filled with spillover tourists from the cherry blossoms There are always multiple ladies posing for the same picture, legs folded with head slightly askew, a colorful burst of tulips as a backdrop massive silk floss tree bursts into bloom, almostSilk Floss Tree Overview Considered one of the most beautiful trees in the world, when in full bloom, this spectacular tree is hard to miss with its clouds of large, flimsy lilylike pink flowers cascading from the green branches Often grown in subtropical areas in gardens or as street trees
The Floss Silk Tree, a conspicuous "autumn bloomer" here and there around San Diego, has been showing off its pinkish or purplish, hibiscuslike flowers for What does a silk floss tree look like?The cultivar "Majestic Beauty" lacks the thorns Sarasota, Florida, October 03 The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Walnut Creek, California October 03 This specimen was damaged in the 1990 extremely cold winter (midteens for several days at night
Silk Floss Tree Blossom Watercolor Painting Print by Prerana Kulkarni, 16xinches, floral art print, Tropical, Pink Blooms, Home Decor preranap 5 out of 5 stars (12) $8000 Add to FavoritesThis relatively fastgrowing tree, know botanically as Ceiba speciosa, is native to southern Brazil and ArgentinaAbout Floss Silk Trees Growing silk floss trees have a thick green trunk, slightly bulging at maturity and peppered with thorns During the autumn months (OctoberNovember), the tree bares lovely funnelshaped pink flowers that completely cover the canopy, followed by woody pearshaped, 8inch ( cm)
Pink Blooms and Tropical Growth Through Autumn Why Pink Silk Floss Trees?A uniform silhouette sprouts green limbs for a tropicalinspired, ultrahealthy look, making the Pink Silk Floss Tree second to none But it truly wows with gorgeous, funnelshaped and Hibiscuslike pink blooms that cover the canopy during the autumn months, from October to NovemberCeiba speciosa (Floss Silk Tree) This large semideciduous tree has several unique and attractive characteristics It can grow to about 60 feet tall and 30 feet wide but most noticeable are the studded large conical prickles on the greenish trunk and branches, which can be somewhat dangerous to a careless passerby, but are also quite attractiveThe sweet nectar of the flowers is known to draw in monarch butterflies, adding to the loveliness of the tree The best time to look out for this tree is between February and May, when the flowers are in bloom The Silk Floss Tree also bears a unique fruit that is actually responsible for its name
Santa Barbara Beautiful's Tree of the Month — November 16 The Silk Floss Tree The exoticlooking Silk Floss Tree stands out in any garden or park for its intenselycolored blossoms, its unusual seed pods, and its thorns!The spiny trunk is unusually thick and remains green even on older trees Floss silk tree can reach 50 feet in height with an equal or greater spread, and grows rapidly the first few years, then more slowly Some trees maintain a relatively narrow crown with one straight trunk while others are widespreading, particularly on older specimensSilk Floss Tree care is possible in USDA plant hardiness zone 9 to 11, as saplings are frost sensitive, but mature trees can withstand temperatures to °F (7 °C) for limited periods Planting a Silk Floss Tree should occur in full sun with consistent moisture in humusrich, welldrained soil
The Floss Silk Tree trunk likewise comes up with remarkable spiky thorns similar to medieval weaponry They grow fast but slow down as they age and can reach the height of 35 to 40 feet high Jacaranda Tree A gorgeous flowering tree in Florida, the Jacaranda Tree has feathery foliage with a massive bunch of deciduous purple flowers ConsideredThe exotic floss silk tree features showy pink flowers, seed pods filled with fluffy white silk, and one of the most unique tree trunks in nature This tree has incredible "wow factor" for several reasons The thick trunk keeps its green color (see closeup below) and takes on a slightly bulbous shape as the plant maturesFlosssilk tree, (Ceiba speciosa), thorny flowering tree of the mallow family , native to South America but cultivated as an ornamental in other regions It grows to a height of about 15 metres (50 feet) The large pink flowers yield a vegetable silk used in upholstery It was formerly called Chorisia speciosa
It comes from subtropical forests of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay, but it flourishes as an ornamental landscape tree in subtropical regions, including the southern USStorm victimFloss Silk Tree (Ceiba speciosa) by HamiltonSquare 1210 AM 7 madagascar tree w white and pink flowers by palms 702 PM 1 Beautiful tree near my home by sangel 1229 PM 6 What is the name of this tree by scoopd 944 AM 6 Cactus and succulents chat by Baja_CosteroFloss silk tree This plant will provide nectar and pollen for bees and the many other types of pollinating insects It is included in an evolving list of plants carefully researched and chosen by RHS experts Divided into 3 groups these lists, linked below, are maintained by a team of RHS staff and are reviewed annually
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So you may or may not already know, that I am an unapologetic plant nerd, and that I brake for showstopping trees in full bloom High on my list of showstopping trees is the Silk Floss (Chorisia speciosa syn Ceiba speciosa)Described as "spectacular" when in full bloom, its canopy of orchidshaped pink flowers appearing in latefall to earlywinter, is impossible to ignore