Seeds of the Chorisia tree

Common name: Chorisia tree Scientific name: Chorisia speciosa Also known as: Silk thread - Bottle - Elephant's trunk The Chorisia tree is one of the most beautiful trees in the world when used as an ornamental tree, as it gives a remarkable and very eye-catching appearance with its magnificent colors, especially during the flowering season. It exceeds 20 meters in height, with a green trunk adorned with thorns that may lose their sharpness over time. Its palmate leaves are compound with 5 to 7 oval leaflets. It has branches that tend toward a horizontal direction and are also thorny. The lower third of its trunk is swollen and functions as a water reservoir for dry seasons. Chorisia tree flower: Its flowers are large, pink with a white center, with five petals, reaching a diameter of up to 15 cm. They are favorite for bees. It blooms from February to May. Fruit and seeds of the Chorisia tree: Its fruits are hard, oval, and open to reveal cotton inside containing small smooth seeds that are dark brown in color. Season for propagating the Chorisia tree: It is planted in spring, but can also be cultivated year-round in agricultural preserves, enclosed or plastic places where temperature can be controlled or where the plant receives sufficient light. Suitable climate and soil for the Chorisia tree: It is planted in clay, sandy, or alkaline soil. It tolerates heat and drought conditions but does not tolerate frost. It needs direct sunlight and does not tolerate high salinity. It is watered regularly. Method of cultivating the Chorisia tree: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 0.5 cm to 2.5 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development. It can also propagate through cuttings. Its benefits and uses: It is used for decoration and beautification of gardens and roads. Cotton is extracted from its fruits. Original habitat of the Chorisia tree: South America, and it is cultivated in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf countries, and many Arab countries.