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Bombax ceiba
Red Silk Cotton Tree
Scientific Name | Plant Name | Family Name | Genus | Category | Height | Temperature Range | Sun Preference | Soil Preference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bombax ceiba | Red Silk Cotton Tree | Malvaceae | Bombax | Tree | 15-25 | 18-35 | Full sun | Well-drained soil |
Red Silk Cotton Tree, deciduous with large red flowers and buttress roots. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Iconic ornamental and shade tree.
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