Clearwater FL Florida Kapok Tree Bombax Malabaricum Large Tree Chrome Postcard

A collectible 1968 postcard featuring the famous Kapok Tree in Clearwater, Florida. Includes handwritten note, postmarks, and attached vintage stamps.

• Measures approximately 5.5 x 3.5 inches
• Includes two vintage stamps: 4 cents Lincoln & 3 cents Statue of Liberty
• Postmarked March 11, 1968
• High-quality vintage print

Postcard shows minor corner wear consistent with age.
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The image is a vintage postcard of the Famous Kapok Tree in Florida.

The tree is a species of Ceiba pentandra, commonly known as the kapok or silk cotton tree.
It was a major landmark located off State Road 593 near Clearwater, Florida.
Kapok trees are known for their massive, buttressed trunks and wide-spreading crowns.
The tree was estimated to be around 186 years old at one point and was a popular tourist attraction.

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