Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Ceiba

Species:

Ceiba aesculifolia subsp. aesculifolia

USDA Symbol:

CEAC4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bats, birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Adapted to seasonal dry tropical forests where fire occasionally occurs; thick corky bark provides protection.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, rocky or sandy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

prefers arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate readily without pretreatment. Seeds are short-lived and should be sown soon after collection.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI