Bombax malabaricum ‘Ruby’ – Red Kapok Tree (6″ pot/grafted)

Description 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 it’s 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 MATURE SIZE: up to 70′ GROWTH RATE: fast when growing LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: full/partial sun WATER REQUIREMENTS: average/less in the winter MIN. TEMP. : mid 20’s FLOWER: Feb/March