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Chorisia speciosa Majectic Beauty TM

Majestic Beauty TM Floss Silk Tree

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Information by:         Photographer: Dave Ryden

 

Description

This large, deciduous tree can grow to 40' tall and produces wonderful silk floss blooms in early fall. After the blooms appear, pear-shaped fruits arrive and have silky floss on the seeds. The trunk is covered in large, protective spikes.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

40-60'

Width Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Winter, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Green

Fruit Color

White

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Tropical

Accenting Features

Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Lawn, Parking Strip, Street Tree

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.