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Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height: 6 feet to 20 feet
Plant Spread: 6 feet to 15 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Fruit: Showy
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late fall or early winter
Winter
Suitable Locations: Street Tree
Xeriscapic
Houseplant
Uses: Provides winter interest
Shade Tree
Flowering Tree
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Days to germinate: 5 to 7 days
Depth to plant seed: Shallowly sow at depth of approximately 1/2 inch, covering with a thin layer of soil.
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth

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Common names
  • Dancing Tree

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Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro
Date: 2010-01-15
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro
Date: 2010-01-15
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: October 2013
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: October 2013
Location: Botanical Garden, Rio de Janeiro
Date: 2010-01-15
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: March 15, 2012
Heavily armed, but the spikes are smaller than on the Ceiba speci
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: March 15, 2012
Now just starting to come into full leaf.
Discussion Threads about this plant
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What on EARTH is that??? by Skiekitty Oct 25, 2011 10:52 AM 1

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