Bombax malabaricum – Red Kapok Tree (Email for availability)
This is a large, tropical, deciduous tree that produces large red flowers in late winter to early spring. Grafted plants can be grown in containers. Nice plant for a collector.
Dormant. E-mail us with zip code if interested and we can check latest availability.
Description
Plant the tree in full to partial sun.
Water once or twice a week.
Fertilize 3 times a year, not during dormancy.
If you have to trim the tree the best time is right after it’s done blooming.
This is a huge tree but it can be kept small by trimming. Trees can be seen in full bloom around 8′-10′ tall.
FAMILY : Malvaceae
ORIGIN : India
TYPE/USES : flowering tree
MATURE SIZE : up to 70′
GROWTH RATE : fast when growing
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full / partial sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : average/les in the winter
MIN. TEMP. : mid 20’s
FLOWER : Feb/March
Additional information
| Weight | 5 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 36 in |
