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Today's bloom is Floss Silk Tree (Ceiba speciosa)

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Bloom of the Day for January 27th, 2010:

Floss Silk Tree
(Ceiba speciosa)

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Information:
Type of plant: Perennials, Trees

Bloom color: Pink

Bloom time of year: Mid Fall

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Zone 9a to Zone 10b

Height: over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing: 30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

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3 vendors have this plant for sale.

24 members have or want this plant for trade.

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plantladylin wrote:
Lovely! edited to add: I just love the blue sky as the background! This message was edited Jan 26, 2010 7:30 PM

onewish1 wrote:
very nice shot

kniphofia wrote:
Fantastic photo!

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