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Pillow Tree Ochroma Lagopus

Pillow Tree Ochroma lagopus- The perfect tropical tree that can be grown as a tropical plant. Fast growing with large, drooping, elephant ear-shaped leaves. Snow white flowers look spectacular against the backdrop of gray bark. Fruit follows with long cones of silk-like wool that is used in to make expensive pillows.  Sow seed in standard potting mix.  Water when needed.  Item # rsd - 55   

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Fun Facts:

• The natural pollinator of this tree is a bat

• Another common name is balsa because of its light weight wood

• The wood is used in rafts and airplane construction

• The pods produce a fiber used to make pillows

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