A 90-year-old ceiba tree, with its scarlet flowers and spiritual roots, fell during Hurricane Irma.

The four species, all of which are native to Gabon, included the fromager tree (Ceiba pentandra), giant yellow mulberry (Myrianthus arboreus), African teak (Milicia excelsa), and fig tree ...

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 ...

The researchers identified four native plant species that are both consumed by gorillas and used in traditional medicine: the fromager tree (Ceiba pentandra), giant yellow mulberry (Myrianthus ...

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 ...

Autumn up here in the Far North is our most colourful time of the year. Not only do the liquidambars shout out their loud finale to the growing season but there are some wonderfully eye-catching ...

Ceiba trees hybridize freely, so the plants you purchase may not produce the flower colors you expect. Propagation is by large cuttings, air layers and grafts.

Ceiba trees don’t bloom consistently. The pink, lily-like blossoms appear only under the right conditions after the tree absorbs and stores enough energy to produce the bright, sugary flowers.

“We are facing a worsening climate and environmental crisis. Scientific discoveries are beginning to help us understand the crucial role of trees, and the world of plants in general, in ...