Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Melanesia, Australia
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Ceiba casearia, Bombax pentandrum
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Tropical regions
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Headache, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress, wheezing
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, 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, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aphrodisiac, Diuretic
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Ceiba pentandra
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Cotton Tree, Red Kapok, Red-silk-cotton Tree
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
सफ़ेद सेमल / शाल्मली
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Kapok baum
Rowan Tree
In French
Fromager
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
Ceiba
Rowan Tree
In Greek
Ceiba
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Mafumeira
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
Puchowiec pięciopręcikowy
Rowan Tree
In Latin
Ceiba
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bombacaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Kapok and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Kapok and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Kapok and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kapok season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rowan Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kapok is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kapok is Acidic, Neutral and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Kapok and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Kapok and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Kapok height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Kapok and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Care of Kapok and Rowan Tree
Care of Kapok and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kapok pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Kapok needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.