Chorisia speciosa, Silk Floss Tree, L.A. where to buy?
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Comments (7)I also agree this tree is Arizona Ash, which was/is commonly planted in the Arcadia area and other lots that are flood-irrigated. Ash trees are near the top on the high-water use list so unless your lot is under flood irrigation I'd recommend planting something else. Based on your list of requirements, a vase-shaped or pyramid-shaped tree would work best. Here are some suggestions. Sweet Acacia Willow Acacia (Acacia salicina) Desert Willow Chitalpa ('Pink Dawn' has pink flowers) Silk Floss (Chorisia speciosa) Australian Willow (Geijera parviflora) Jacaranda Canary Island Pine Heritage Live Oak (I haven't seen any here over 30' tall) Tipu (Tipuana tipu) Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) Hope this helps....See MoreIdeas for plants/trees in front yard - newbie
Comments (10)What is that lolly-pop shaped plant by the front door? If it is a Ficus you need to pull that. It will crack your slab and sidewalk eventually. They have very large and aggressive root systems and are not good for suburban lots. Since the house faces north, there is going to be a lot of shade under that window so you will need shade or part sun plants. A tree may add more shade as well. naughtykitty is right, stay with a small tree or large shrub with a deep, well-behaved root system, and do not plant it too close to the house. I like the planter. The brick on it ties in visually with the brick in the stairs to the front door, and it looks to be in good shape. Considering the scale of your house, keep in mind that a large shrub limbed up will work just as well (if not better) than a tree. You don't have the largest front yard and a too-large tree is going to overwhelm the area. Another tree you might consider, though I like naughtykitty's suggestions better, is a strawberry tree, Arbutus unedo. (Not Arbutus 'Marina', since that gets quite large). In time it gets a beautiful red bark that would accent the brick. If the area under the window gets a decent amount of sun, say at least 5 hours, then you can't go wrong with 'Iceberg' rose. You can trim them with hedge clippers and they will bloom essentially year-round. I know 'Iceberg' is everywhere in Southern California, but it is everywhere for a reason--it is easy and beautiful. If it is shadier than that, less than four hours or so of direct sun, you could try a group of dwarf or dwarvish hydrangea such as 'Miss Minnipenny' or 'Endless Summer'. The new hybrids are repeat blooming and quite beautiful....See MoreDoes anyone have a kapok tree?
Comments (18)Hi I loved reading all the posts regarding the Kapok trees. I planted one like flower lady in my Johannesburg South Africa garden three years ago and was wondering how long it would take to bloom. Now I know seven years. Thank you for the wonderful information Eric. They are very popular in my suburb and look stunning when in flower. Isn't gardening fabulous always something to look forward to in any season. Happy growing : )...See MoreSilk Floss Tree blooming?
Comments (20)There are several species of Floss Silk Tree, Ceiba (Chorisia) speciosa being the most common. A good portion of the trees being grown are probably hybrids. One other species is Ceiba crispifolia with pink flowers. This flowers in summer and has been hybridized with C. speciosa. Some of the trees are complex hybrids, being the result of a hybrid crossed with a hybrid so there are multiple parents involved. This can result in different season flowering. Some of the other species include; C. aesculifolia- white flowers in fall C. chodatii- yellow flowers in fall C. crispiflora- pink flowers in summer and fall C. insignis- white flowers in fall C. pubiflora- pink flowers in fall C. schottii- yellowish white flowers in summer and fall Eric Orlando,FL z9b/10a...See MoreLars
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