{"product_id":"kapok-tree-silk-cotton-tree-ceiba-pentandra-seeds-480-fast-growing-tropical-tree-seeds-zones-9-11","title":"Kapok Tree (Silk Cotton Tree) – Ceiba pentandra Seeds | 480 Fast Growing Tropical Tree Seeds | Zones 9–11","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"392\"\u003eGrow one of the world’s most iconic rainforest giants with these \u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e480 Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Silk Cotton Tree is renowned for its rapid growth, towering height, and massive umbrella-shaped canopy that rises above surrounding vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eUnder ideal tropical conditions, Kapok can reach \u003cstrong data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"464\"\u003e150–200 feet tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes growing over 10 feet per year in its early stages. Young trees feature distinctive protective spines on the trunk, while mature trees develop impressive buttressed roots that provide stability against storms and seasonal drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eCreamy white to pale pink flowers bloom before the leaves appear and are pollinated primarily by bats. Large woody pods later split open to reveal silky, cotton-like fiber surrounding the seeds. This natural fiber has historically been used in pillows, flotation devices, and padding due to its buoyancy and water resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eThis bulk quantity is ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003ereforestation projects, tropical restoration efforts, wildlife habitat establishment, and large landscape plantings\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1194\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003e✔ 480 Kapok seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e✔ Fresh, untreated seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e✔ Clearly labeled packet with sowing instructions\u003cbr data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1293\"\u003e✔ Suitable for USDA Zones 9–11\u003cbr data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e✔ Excellent for bulk planting \u0026amp; conservation projects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1391\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eBotanical Name: Ceiba pentandra\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eCommon Names: Kapok Tree, Silk Cotton Tree, Ceiba, Jumbie Tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1511\"\u003ePlant Type: Large deciduous tropical tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eHeight: 150–200 feet\u003cbr data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003eCanopy: Wide, umbrella-shaped\u003cbr data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eBloom Color: Creamy white to pale pink\u003cbr data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eSun: Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eSoil: Rich, well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003eWater: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1772\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 9–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1823\"\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1830\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003eSoak seeds in water for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1898\"\u003eNo stratification required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eSow 1\/2 inch deep in well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003eKeep evenly moist (not waterlogged).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eMaintain warm temperatures for best germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2044\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e🌞 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003e• Tropical and subtropical shade tree plantings\u003cbr data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e• Reforestation and conservation projects\u003cbr data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2160\"\u003e• Large estates and open landscapes\u003cbr data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e• Botanical gardens\u003cbr data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e• Wildlife-supporting environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kapok is an extremely large tree and requires substantial space. 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