Bombax ceiba
Deciduous tree with red to orange flowers before new leaves.
About the plant
Deciduous tree with red to orange flowers before new leaves.
Growth
About 18–23 m; can grow larger.
Light
Direct sunshine.
Water
Moderate, even soil moisture.
Soil
Soil that drains well.
Uses
Flowering and shade tree.
Safety
Young trunks and branches bear spines.
