Bombax Ceiba Plant | Silk Cotton Tree

Bombax Ceiba Plant is valued for its seasonal flowering and distinctive structure. Its large red to scarlet flowers commonly appear when the tree has little or no foliage, creating a noticeable display. The tree later develops capsules containing seeds surrounded by silky.

Plants Description:

• Botanical Name: Bombax ceiba L.
• Common Name: Silk Cotton Tree, Semal, Malabar Semul
• Family: Malvaceae
• Plant Type: Large deciduous tree
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Climate: Tropical and subtropical
• Foliage: Palmate leaves with usually 5–7 leaflets
• Flowers: Large red to scarlet flowers
• Landscape Use: Parks, avenues, large gardens and spacious landscape areas