Spirotheca Species

Spirothecarosea

Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Species
rosea (RO-zee-uh)
Synonym
Ceiba allenii
Ceiba rosea
Ceiba salmonea
Chorisia rosea
Spirotheca allenii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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