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Silk Cotton Tree Seeds

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$7.59

Seeds for your next garden project, with planting guidance to help you get started.

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Growing at a Glance

Give this plant a thoughtful start with the right light, space and planting season.

Plant Height 15-60 ftVariety-specific habit
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Season Spring, SummerFollow local frost dates
USDA Zone Zone 5~9Selected for USA gardens
Germination 21-90 DaysKeep evenly moist
Days to Maturity 3-10 YearsVariety dependent
Plant Spacing 10-30 ftAllow healthy airflow
Growing Difficulty AdvancedGrowing support available

Plant Characteristics

Explore its shape, standout features and where it fits in your home or garden.

Plant Type TreePrimary garden role
Growth Form UprightVariety-specific habit
Placement OutdoorIndoor or outdoor use
Special Feature Foliage Interest, Architectural Form, Seasonal Color, Privacy/Screening, Specimen PlantDistinctive garden value
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Seeds are living products. If you have germination questions, our team provides practical growing guidance to help you troubleshoot.

About this seed

Why gardeners choose this variety

Silk cotton tree (Bombax ceiba), known in Chinese as mu mian, is a deciduous tropical tree with a strong trunk and a broad branching framework. Large, bold flowers appear on bare branches, followed by hand-shaped compound leaves. Its seed capsules contain the soft fibers behind the cotton-tree name.

Also called the hero tree in Chinese culture, mu mian is admired for its upright stature and striking flowering display. In a suitable warm landscape, it makes a substantial specimen tree. Allow generous space for its mature crown so the seasonal contrast of flowers, branches and foliage can be fully enjoyed.

Key features

What makes it stand out

  • Large flowers and a branching tree canopy create a bold tropical accent.
  • A long-lived woody habit makes this a tree-growing project.
Perfect for

Best garden uses

  • Spacious landscape planting
  • Tree nursery projects
  • Botanical collections
Growing tips

A stronger start

  • Sow in a free-draining mix and maintain steady warmth.
  • Keep the medium moist without saturation while roots establish.
  • Protect seedlings from cold and acclimatize them to stronger light gradually.
  • Pot on before roots become crowded and provide frost protection where needed.

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