A 90-year-old ceiba tree, with its scarlet flowers and spiritual ... born again and again, withstanding development, pollution and the transience of humans. If only we could grow old so gracefully.

The ceiba barrigona is one of over 1,100 tree species endemic to Colombia, which is known for its extraordinary plant biodiversity. But, after assessing hundreds of endemic tree species for a study ...

Ceiba trees can be found in South and Central America and parts of West Africa. Also known as the kapok tree, the enormous plants, which can tower more than 50 metres, are pillars of their ecosystems.

The country’s most exceptional Ceiba tree, a 57-meter-tall giant that towers over Arenal Lake, in north-central Costa Rica, was honored yesterday during a ceremony on the National Day of Trees. A jury ...

Several species of Ceiba (pronounced SAY-ba) from Tropical America are called silk floss trees, and all are deciduous, fall and winter blooming plants that perform well in Central Florida. These ...

The Puerto Rican island of Vieques is still struggling after the hurricanes of 2017, but its most famous tree offers hope. Skip to Main Content.