Champion Kapok Tree, Costa Rica, Feb. 2016
One of the biggest and oldest trees in Costa Rica, this ceiba pentranda, or kapok tree, has a height of almost 60m (190 ft.) and is approximately 500 years old. It was elected Tree of the Year of Costa Rica in 2006 by INBIO. More information about Kapok Trees: www.dirtdoctor.com

