ID of flowering tree
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- Subject: ID of flowering tree
- From: M* &* L* D*
- Date: Sun, 24 Sep 2000 12:46:06 -0700
My brother was in San Luis Obispo (on the central coast of California) and
wanted to know the identification of a tree. To quote him:
"I was in SLO today and there was an amazing tree in bloom. It had large
pink blossoms that looked like lilies. And the tree itself was smooth but
with sort of spikes on its trunk and branches. I was looking for any seeds
but couldn't see any. I tried going to the SLO blooming tree web site but it
seems to be gone. Sure would like to find out what that tree is."
He thinks it might be a Chorisia - floss silk tree species. I wouldn't know
since I tend to garden through my stomach; so if a plant doesn't have an
edible part, I have trouble remembering much about it.
Also, my brother would like to know how to get seeds or cuttings for it.
Can anyone identify this tree?
Thanks.
--Mark
Mark Doster
California
