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Floss silk tree John, do you agree that the tree trunk shouldn't have been cut? Roberta

I bought another, larger floss silk tree about 2' high (yes, I REALLY like these trees!) from a grower in Florida and it's growing like a weed. Question: I noticed that the shipper cut the trunk once before I received it because it was growing so fast - should I pinch the branches to make it...

Hi everyone, remember how my daughter poisoned my beautiful floss silk tree seedling with bleach, and I asked if you thought it would live? I got a lot of nice replies saying that it just might pull through. I ended up cutting the poor thing down to the soil level and crossing my fingers...

Seedling poisoned LOL! That is so funny, I just ordered 10 seeds from this lady yesterday! Sounded like a nice woman, said she'd get them off to me right away. She recommended soaking the seeds overnight before planting. I noticed that if the seeds dry out they don't germinate. By the...

Seedling poisoned Yes, I rinsed it very well and then on the advice of someone else I cut the top few inches off since it was dying anyway, then took it out of the pot and soaked it then repotted it again. I have it in a window where it gets indirect light and I'm keeping it moist. The stem...

Seedling poisoned I wish it was that easy! I'm in California so the only floss silk trees I've ever seen are about a mile away - and my son and I gathered the seeds from the trees and came home and planted them. My daughter is 24 years old and just went to live w/her dad since I couldn't...

Does anyone have any advice about what to do for a floss silk tree (Chorisia speciosa) that had bleach poured on it? My daughter, a vengeful person (with no morals) did this to me to a seedling that I raised from 28 seeds that I planted - it was the only one that germinated. Just about broke...

One more try to see if this will pick up the other pic Another try.

Okay, I will try this again Here we go. Hope this works. I actually have two pictures but every time I open the application to try to make them smaller, my computer freezes.

DOGWOOD??? Ugh. I hope not.....! I'm surprised you were able to see the pic since I couldn't open it from the web site. Thanks very much for the reply. Hmm, dogwood...... Roberta

Just realized the pic didn't attach For some reason I'm having problems w/my computer. If you'd be kind enough to send me your email address, I can send you the pic directly. My email is [email protected]. Thank you!! Roberta

Hi everyone! Am trying to figure out what kind of tree this is. I moved into this rental duplex in January 2002 and this tree is planted right smack against my navel orange tree. Both are well-established and have dual trunks that are about 6" in diameter. I didn't realize I had two...

Hi everyone! Am trying to figure out what kind of tree this is. I moved into this rental duplex in January 2002 and this tree is planted right smack against my navel orange tree. Both are well-established and have dual trunks that are about 6" in diameter. I didn't realize I had two...

You got it! Monstrous thorns,huge seed pods with kapok in them - totally bizarre tree.

Floss silk tree No, I don't believe it's the same. If you look up the floss silk tree or silk floss tree on the internet, you'll see what a strange tree it is. We have mimosas that grow like weeds out here, so I think they're different. Thanks anyway! Roberta

Hi everyone! The floss silk trees in our neighborhood have burst their kapok pods, and we were able to gather up some kapok and seeds under one of the trees. Anyone have advice as to how to plant the seeds? Do I soak them first, or just plant them? Anyone know how deep? Any help you...

Found out what it is! The head gardener of the gardening service stopped by yesterday to introduce himself and he told me it's a plum tree. Oh well. Not crazy about plums. Maybe I'll make jam. As my friend Gil says, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Thanks very much guys...

By the way, how do I post a picture? Roberta

I'll try to remember to take a picture tomorrow morning before I leave for work. Great idea!! : ) I hope it is a cherry. Lots of cherry trees in this area (Santa Clara Valley) before buildings came along. I'm at least hoping for a fruit tree!

Hi everyone, you sure came to my rescue when it was time to identify a floss silk tree! I have another question: I have moved into a new place and there is a "mystery" tree in my back yard. I have two tangerine, one grapefruit, one lemon, a huge fig, and a deciduous tree that is just now...