anyone know Bombax ceiba?

Acton, CA(Zone 8b)

This is a plant we have in the plant files, but I am not sure most of the photos of this plant or correct. I understand this tree can have thick, knobby spines, particularly when young, but not ever seen a reliable photo of this tree with a green trunk and super sharp spines, as in the photo below. I am worried these are Ceibia speciosa, a plant I think may often be misidentified (particularly when not in flower) with Bombax ceiba.

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/339638/

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