Propagation: Trees are started from seed and by grafts formed from selected varieties. Ease of culture: Easy. Hardiness: Medium; protect when young from freezing weather. Well-established trees ...

Q When I was in L.A. visiting friends recently, I saw several silk floss trees covered with flowers. Remembering that the Ruth Bancroft Garden has one as well, I expected to find it flowering ...

I saw a bright pink spot up in a tree and thought it was the light playing with me, but the pretty bloom was revealed as I got closer. I should have known; it’s time for silk floss trees to ...

Our floss silk tree has done very well and is only 8 years old. What is the best time to prune the tree? How much should be pruned? Can we trim the sides and top of the tree? Is pruning the tree ...

The Floss Silk Tree, a conspicuous “autumn bloomer” here and there around San Diego, has been showing off its pinkish (or purplish) hibiscus-like flowers for at least a month now. The broad ...