Cotton tree (Chão)

Scientific name: Bombax malabaricum

Postage (m): 3,50

DAP (cm): 6 a 10

Country of Origin: INDIA
Family: Malvaceae

Height from 20 to 30 meters.
Deciduous tree, trunk, and thorny branches. It blooms in winter, its flowers are red, large and sproutbranches.
Rapid growth.
In India, this tree is considered sacred because of the legend, which says that the Buddha was born at the foot of a tree of this species.
Extremely exotic tree by its characteristics at the time of its flowering attract glances from all who pass by,ideal for parks and spacious gardens.
Bird species that attracts: Beija-Flor.

 

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