Chorisia Speciosa Maymun Tırmanmaz Tree, 2 m

Chorisia speciosa is a landscape tree with a spiny trunk and pink flowers, supplied 2 metres tall in a 34 cm pot. Its broad form and flowering habit suit large gardens and open landscape areas. Gardeners looking for tree seedlings in North Cyprus can use it as a feature tree.

Key Features

• Also known as the Monkey No-Climb Tree and Floss Silk Tree.
• Native to Brazil and Argentina.
• Has a bottle-shaped trunk with hard, sharp spines.
• Pink flowers can reach palm size and typically bloom from February to May.
• Tolerates drought and moderate cold.
• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil; avoid excessive watering in winter.
• Its broad roots mean it is recommended to plant it 3–4 metres away from paths, pavements and roads.
• As a live plant, its size and form may vary.

This tree is described for parks, large gardens and other spacious outdoor landscaping.