Chorisia speciosa

Floss Silk Tree

They flower in the fall when little else is in bloom. Their trunks, with their prominent thick spines, have a primitive look. The silky seed floss was once used for stuffing pillows in their native South America. Needs good drainage.

This showy tree blooms in rich pink or reddish purple flowers. Growth is fast for the first few years, then slows. Several cultivars are available with burgundy-red and deep pink flowers.

Attributes - Chorisia speciosa

Plant Type: Tree

Bloom Season: Early Fall through Early Winter

Flower Color: Pink, Purple

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 30 ft. to 60 ft.

Width: 25 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun

Climate: Zones 9, 10

Notes: Thrives in Wet Soil.

Related Plants

Chorisia insignis

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