I am a great admirer of the fantastic Silk Floss trees (Ceiba speciosa) when they are in bloom, and about ten years ago I acquired a nice seedling.
This tree has never bloomed! I am at my wit's end, and have contemplated for several years cutting it down, thinking 'one more year' every time... It is about 20 ft tall and has a great spread of branches.
Today when I was doing some pruning to a bush underneath the tree, I saw what looked like buds.....
All the Silk Floss trees in our area have either already finished blooming or are just about to finish, and they are all bare of leaves which don't tend to come out until after the flowering. My tree is covered in foliage!
Is there hope? What should I do? It is taking up a sizable piece of precious real estate and if it won't bloom I will cut it down and plant something there that will! I hope someone can give me some insight.
