Ceiba Species, Kapok Tree, Silk Cotton Tree (Ceiba acuminata)

Trunk detail on tree in Fullerton Arboretum, California zone 10a

by palmbob May 12, 2004 5:14 PM

Basically leafless in April, Fullerton California. You can see the seed pods (they are full of cottony material- a favorite of naturalized feral parrots)

by palmbob May 12, 2004 5:14 PM

I took these shots this morning as the 'silk' is flowing

by gardn_whisperer Apr 14, 2012 5:03 PM

by gardn_whisperer Apr 14, 2012 5:04 PM

by gardn_whisperer Apr 14, 2012 5:05 PM

Ceiba acuminata (peach form)

by LoxahatcheeAdam Jan 9, 2016 7:46 AM

Ceiba acuminata raised from seed from NW Mexico and which blooms nocturnally each May in our yard in Weslaco, TX.

by antshrike Jun 21, 2016 5:57 AM

I had two Ceiba acuminata trees in my back yard but with the first freeze I lost them. I have not found any seed or trees for sale anywhere. Truly love the flowers

by Gabemtz111 Feb 21, 2024 9:56 AM