{"product_id":"kapok-tree-silk-cotton-tree-ceiba-pentandra-seeds-240-fast-growing-tropical-tree-seeds-zones-9-11","title":"Kapok Tree (Silk Cotton Tree) – Ceiba pentandra Seeds | 240 Fast Growing Tropical Tree Seeds | Zones 9–11","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eEstablish a dramatic tropical canopy with these \u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e240 Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known as the Silk Cotton Tree, Kapok is one of the most impressive rainforest giants, valued for its rapid growth, towering height, and massive umbrella-shaped crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eIn ideal tropical conditions, Kapok trees can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"448\" data-end=\"469\"\u003e150–200 feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes growing over 10 feet per year when young. Juvenile trees develop protective spines along the trunk, while mature specimens form enormous buttressed roots that provide storm stability and drought resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eCreamy white to pale pink flowers appear before the leaves emerge and are pollinated by bats. Large woody seed pods later split open to reveal silky, cotton-like fiber surrounding the seeds. This fiber has long been used in pillows, flotation devices, and natural padding due to its buoyancy and water resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eAn exceptional choice for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003etropical shade, reforestation projects, wildlife habitat, and large landscapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kapok is a striking and historically significant tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003e✔ 240 Kapok seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e✔ Fresh, untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e✔ Labeled packet with sowing instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003e✔ Suitable for USDA Zones 9–11\u003cbr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e✔ Ideal for bulk planting or restoration projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003eBotanical Name: Ceiba pentandra\u003cbr data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eCommon Names: Kapok Tree, Silk Cotton Tree, Ceiba, Jumbie Tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003ePlant Type: Large deciduous tropical tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003eHeight: 150–200 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eCanopy: Wide, umbrella-shaped\u003cbr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eBloom Color: Creamy white to pale pink\u003cbr data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003eSun: Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eSoil: Rich, well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1666\" data-end=\"1669\"\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 9–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003eNo stratification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eSow 1\/2 inch deep in well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eKeep evenly moist (not waterlogged).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eWarm temperatures improve germination success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e• Tropical and subtropical shade tree\u003cbr data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e• Reforestation \u0026amp; conservation projects\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e• Large estates and open landscapes\u003cbr data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003e• Botanical gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2176\"\u003e• Wildlife-supporting environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2323\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kapok is an extremely large tree and should only be planted where ample space is available.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tree Seeds Plus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47857015980273,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify1_48.jpg?v=1772355960","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/kapok-tree-silk-cotton-tree-ceiba-pentandra-seeds-240-fast-growing-tropical-tree-seeds-zones-9-11","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}