Description: The trees produce several hundred 15 cm (6 in) pods containing seeds surrounded by a fluffy, yellowish fibre that is a mix of lignin and cellulose. The fiber is light, very buoyant, resilient, resistant to water, but very flammable. The process of harvesting and separating the fiber is labor-intensive and menial. It is difficult to spin, but is used as an alternative to down as filling in mattresses, pillows, upholstery, zafus, and stuffed toys such as teddy bears, and for insulation. It was previously much used in life jackets and similar devices until synthetic materials largely replaced the fiber. The seeds produce an oil that is used locally in soap and can be used as fertilizer.
Price: 7.99 USD
Location: Trabuco Canyon, California
End Time: 2024-07-05T06:36:24.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Tropical
Common Name: Silk Cotton Tree
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Color: Brown, Green
Growth Habit: Clumping
Brand: Home-Growth
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Trees
Genus: Ceiba
Growth Rate: Fast
Sunlight: Full Sun
Features: Perennial
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
