Still no buds are being set on mine yet, but I did notice the end leaves are starting to get a red tint to them, perhaps it's a sign of buds to come? It has been so nice hear this year, very late into the winter. Still in 70's and 80's. I'm guessing that is why. Even my citrus, which is usually ripe by now, is just changing to yellowish orange. Ripe oranges soon I hope, at the latest by Christmas. Nothing better than juicy naval oranges for the holidays!