CHORISIA SPECIOSA – MONKEY PUZZLE TREE
If you are looking for a tree that creates a tropical effect, displays spectacular flowers in autumn, and remains attractive throughout the year, the answer is the Monkey Puzzle Tree, Chorisia speciosa.
Chorisias (synonym: Ceiba) are deciduous trees native to South America and include five species. Their common characteristics are swollen trunks covered with spines. These tropical trees belong to the Bombacaceae family, known for producing silky, cotton-like fibers. They are also referred to as “Kapok trees.”
The Monkey Puzzle Tree is native to Brazil and Argentina. Its trunk, similar to that of a rose, is covered with thorns. The leaves are palmately compound with 4–7 leaflets and have long petioles. The capsule surrounding the seeds has a silky texture. This silky fiber is used in Brazil to produce thread and is utilized in upholstery. For this reason, the tree is called the Silk Floss Tree in English.
In autumn, it produces very showy, hibiscus-like flowers. The flowers initially appear rose pink and later turn salmon-colored, with yellow or white throats. After flowering, pear-shaped seed pods form, first green and later brown, containing the silky fibers mentioned above.
Monkey Puzzle Trees can grow up to 15 meters tall and form an attractive crown. They can tolerate short periods of frost down to -6°C; therefore, they can be comfortably used in landscape designs in the Southern Aegean and Mediterranean coastal regions of Türkiye. Large specimens can be seen at the Antalya Bus Terminal.
Chorisia speciosa prefers well-drained, humus-rich soils and full sun. Despite its thorn-covered trunk, the green color of the trunk, its interesting spines, and its highly ornamental flowers make it suitable for use in landscaping as a specimen tree, in groups, or as a roadside tree.
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If you are looking for a tree that creates a tropical effect, produces spectacular flowers in autumn, and remains visually attractive throughout the year, the answer is the Monkey No-Climb Tree (Chorisia speciosa).
Chorisias (synonym: Ceiba) are deciduous trees native to South America and consist of five species. Their common characteristics are swollen trunks covered with spines. These tropical trees belong to the Bombacaceae family, known for producing silky, cotton-like fibers. These trees are also referred to as “Kapok trees.”
The native habitat of the Monkey No-Climb Tree is Brazil and Argentina. The trunk of the tree is covered with spines, similar to a rose stem. Its leaves are palmately compound with 4–7 leaflets, and the leaf stalks are long. The capsule surrounding the seeds has a silky texture. The silky fibers that surround the seeds are used in Brazil to produce thread and are utilized in upholstery. For this reason, the tree is called the Silk Floss Tree in English.
In autumn, it produces very attractive, hibiscus-like flowers. The flowers are initially rose pink and later turn salmon-colored, with yellow or white throats. After flowering, pear-shaped seed pods form, which are green at first and later turn brown. As mentioned above, a type of silky fiber is obtained from these pods.
Monkey No-Climb Trees can grow up to 15 meters tall and form an attractive crown. They can tolerate short periods of frost down to -6°C; therefore, they can be comfortably used in landscaping projects in the Southern Aegean and Mediterranean coastal regions of Türkiye. Large specimens can be seen at the Antalya Bus Terminal.
Chorisia speciosa prefers well-drained, humus-rich soils and full sun. Despite its thorn-covered trunk, the green color of the trunk, its interesting spines, and its highly ornamental flowers make it suitable for use in landscaping as a specimen tree, in groups, or as a roadside tree.
