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Chorisia speciosa

Floss Silk Tree

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Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Thompson/Sortomme

 

Description

This deciduous tree grows 30' to 60' tall x 30' wide and has a trunk covered in short spines. It produces beautiful pink flowers in the fall and needs occasional deep watering with good drainage. Leaves drop during autumn flowering or whenever temperatu

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Green

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Background

Special Uses

Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.