FLOSS SILK TREE

The exotic Floss Silk Tree is truly a marvel of nature, captivating with its striking pink flowers, seed pods filled with fluffy white silk, and one of the most distinctive trunks you’ll ever encounter. This tree’s “wow factor” is undeniable for several compelling reasons.

As it matures, the thick trunk retains its vibrant green hue and takes on a slightly bulbous form. It also develops remarkable thorns that evoke images of spiky medieval weaponry. In autumn, the treetop becomes a spectacle adorned with pretty pink flowers, followed by large pear-shaped seed pods containing silky “floss” embedded with small seeds—a material once used to stuff pillows.

Perfect for expansive properties or as a standout specimen in medium-sized yards, the floss silk should be planted away from foot traffic and play areas due to its thorns. These trees grow rapidly when young before slowing to a moderate pace as they mature, eventually reaching heights of about 35 to 40 feet. Cold hardy throughout South Florida, this deciduous tree loses its leaves in winter but remains an intriguing landscape feature year-round thanks to its unusual trunk and irregular branching pattern. It thrives best in full to part sun locations.

We are pleased to offer free delivery within a 50-mile radius of Lakeland, Florida (with other delivery fees quoted at purchase), along with a one-year guarantee on every tree planted by The Tree Planters.

Landscape uses for the floss silk tree

• • single specimen tree
  • lining a large driveway
  • large anchor for a garden bed