Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Kapok baum
Red Maple Tree
In French
Fromager
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Ceiba
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Ceiba
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Ceiba
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Bombacaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kapok and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Kapok and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kapok and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Kapok and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Red Maple Tree
Care of Kapok and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.