BOMBAX MALABARICUM
Red Kapok Tree

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 the its 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
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

 

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