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   Lissi Member

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   Please could someone help me identify this tree. It has a thorny trunk .
   
   Many thanks
   
   
   
   
   

    

   Lissi, Feb 1, 2008

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   Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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   Ceiba speciosa (syn. Chorisia speciosa)

    

   Michael F, Feb 1, 2008

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   Lissi Member

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   Thank you very much for your fast response.

    

   Lissi, Feb 1, 2008

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   DGuertin Active Member 10 Years

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   Looks like 'Chinese Floss Silk' tree. Shame it's down, as they're quite nice, and reportedly lose the thorns as they get older.

    

   DGuertin, Feb 3, 2008

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