Chorisia speciosa
Floss Silk Tree
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
Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.