Ceiba (Kapok Tree)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Ceiba |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Mexico, Caribbean 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 | 30-70 m |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Spreading canopy. |
| Propagation | Propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Will grow in a wide variety or soils but prefers full sun until fully established. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The trunk is mostly branchless with green bark, which turns grey as it ages. |
| Leaf Description | The pale green leaves are 10-12 cm long with serrated margins and are alternately arranged. |
| Fruit Description | The pear shaped fruit is 15 cm long and filled with seeds. |
Photographs
Ceiba 'Kampong'