Arboretum History Virtual Tour - FLOSS SILK TREE

Ceiba insignis        |        Malvaceae       |       floss silk tree

Historical Context:

The Floss Silk tree from South America is common in the nursery trade and used as a street tree in southern California. Its large, spiky trunk helps to hold water and its glossy leaves and large white flowers present a striking appearance. The fruit of this tree is the source of kapok, used for life vest stuffing. Several others of varying ages and flower color can be found on campus.

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Additional Resources to Explore:

• Link to the Campus Arboretum Species Description page
• Link to the Campus Arboretum History Tour page (for booklet, self-guided campus tours, or docent led tour information)