Ceiba 'Kampong' (Kampong Floss Silk Tree)
Botanical Information
Family | Malvaceae |
Genus | Ceiba |
Cultivar | 'Kampong' |
Synonyms | Chorisia speciosa 'Kampong' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (deciduous) |
Origin | Brazil and Argentina. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b-11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -6.7 -10 |
Temperature (°F) | 20- 50 |
Height | 10-20 m |
Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
Landscape | Not salt tolerant, so not suited as a planting in coastal areas. Used as a specimen tree, in parks and on boulevards. |
Propagation | Propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Will grow in a wide variety or soils but prefers full sun until fully established. |
Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
Bark/Stem Description | The lower part of the tree is covered with triangular spines that store water. When young, the bark is green and as it ages it turns grey and drops the spines. |
Leaf Description | The pale green leaves are 10-12 cm long with serrated margins and are alternately arranged. |
Flower Description | The 5-petaled flower is 8-10 cm long and funnel shaped. Colour varies from pale pink, rose, purple to burgundy. |
Fruit Description | The pear shaped fruit is 15 cm long and filled with seeds. |