C. speciosa - C. speciosa is a tender, broadly conical, slow-growing, semi-evergreen tree with a stout, fleshy, spiny trunk and pinnate leaves divided into lance-shaped, toothed, dark green leaflets. Widely funnel-shaped, pink flowers with cream throats in autumn are followed by pear-shaped, green fruit ripening brown.
Full to partial sun is mostly required in lower desert landscapes. Silk floss tree is absolutely NOT for use on western or southern exposures with reflected sunlight.
