SILK FLOSS SEEDLINGS

Silk Floss seedlings for sale in Kahawa Sukari. These 2-year-old seedlings are available for farmers looking to grow Silk Floss trees. They are currently in the nursery stage and will need care and attention to grow into mature trees. 

Some of its uses are: 

• Ornamental and shade tree: For compounds, estates, parks, roadsides and schools
• Landscaping feature:The thorny trunk and flowers make a striking focal point
• Bee forage: Flowers attract bees, butterflies and birds
• Floss (kapok-like fibre): The seed pods produce silky fibre used to stuff pillows, cushions and toys
• Seeds: contain oil, and the fibre is sometimes used in crafts
• Soil and slope stabilisation: Deep roots help in suitable sites
• Nature’s own cotton-soft fibre:Grow your own fluffy, feather-light stuffing. The silky floss is naturally buoyant, warm and water-resistant, which makes it great for eco-friendly pillows, cushions, soft toys and even insulation.
• It is also excellent natural tinder for fire-starting, so your tree supplies the material for a homemade fire starter too.

Contact us for more information.