Kapok (Silk Cotton Tree), Ceiba pentandra, Tree Seeds (Fast, Tropical)

Description: Kapok (Silk Cotton Tree), Ceiba pentandra, Tree Seeds Fast Growth, Attracts Wildlife, Shade Tree, Heat Tolerant The Kapok tree is a majestic tree of tropical rainforests. It can grow to a height of 200 feet (sometimes growing as much as 13 feet per year), towering over other trees in the rainforest with many plants and animals living in the branches. The straight trunks are cylindrical, smooth and gray in color. Trunks can reach a diameter of 9 feet. Large spines protrude from the trunk to protect the young trees against animals. When the Kapok gets large enough it stops producing the spines and the original ones gradually wear away. A buttressed root system effectively supports the kapok. The buttresses, which can extend out over 30 feet from the main trunk, allow the tree to resist all but the most forceful hurricanes. They also serve to store moisture, providing a reserve water supply for the kapok during periods of extended drought. The wood is a pinkish white to ashy brown in color with a straight grain. The crown has an open umbrella shape with the branches growing in horizontal tiers and spreading widely. Flowers open before the leaves appear and are clustered on small, new branches. The 5 petals of a flower are about 2.5 cm long and are creamy white or pale pink. Flowers open in the early evening and Bats are attracted to the flowers and facilitate pollination. The seed pods are about six inches long, woody, smooth and pendulous, with a light green color. They will burst open while still on the tree after the leaves have fallen. Inside a whitish cotton like fiber surrounds the seeds. The kapok tree is deciduous, shedding all of its leaves during the dry season. Originally a native to South America, Kapoks have spread to the primary rainforests of West Africa and the Southeast Asian rainforests of the Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian archipelago. In many places the straight trunks of the Kapok tree are used to make dugout canoes. The white, fluffy seed covering is used in pillows and mattresses. It is buoyant and water resistant and often used in flotation devices and padding. The seeds, leaves, bark and resin have been used to treat dysentery, fever, asthma, and kidney disease and soaps can be made from the oils in the seeds. In Mayan myths the Kapok tree was sacred. They believed that the souls of the dead would climb up into the branches which reached into heaven. Other Names: Silk Cotton Tree, Jumbie Tree, Ceiba Zone: 9 to 11 Growth Rate: Fast Plant Type: Large Deciduous Tree Family: Malvaceae Native Range: South America Height: 150 to 200 feet Shape: Umbrella Bloom Color: Creamy White to Pale Pink Sun: Full Sun Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established Water: Moderate Maintenance: Low Site Requirements /Soil Tolerances: Rich and well-drained soil. Sowing Ceiba pentandra Seeds: For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: None Germination: Sow 1/2” Deep, Keep Moist, (Not wet).For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2023-11-13T07:21:29.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD