Kapoktree

Scientific Name: Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Malvales / Bombacaceae / Ceiba Mill./ Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.

Kapoktree
General Information
Usda SymbolCEPE2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCEPE2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Kapoktree.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum98
Precipitation, Minimum39
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Leaf RetentionYes
Low Growing GrassNo
Active Growth PeriodFall
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateRapid
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee130
Height, Mature (feet)150.0
Known AllelopathNo
Foliage Porosity WinterDense


Reproduction

Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed per Pound48722
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateModerate
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Bloom PeriodWinter
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductYes
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes

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