Chorisia speciosa
(silk floss tree)
Deciduous
- half hardy
- sun, part shade
- ample water to average
- Medium growing
- When the tree is yong, the bark is green looking, and when it gets older it turns gray with thorns that are larger, but similar in shape to that of a rosebush. Flowers are white or pink depending on the species.
- soil should be well drained.
- Medium maintenance.
- Medium to large sized tree with mild fragrance from the pink or lavender flowers.
- accent and tropical schemes
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