Silk Floss Tree (Ceiba speciosa)

This is the time of year when it flowers and drops it leaves.

flowers

 

Not the best tree if you need to walk by it and/or have kids around.

truck of the tree

At the time I thought it was a good idea to plant it where it is as it will shade the front yard.

 

leaves

A small little stick with few leaves on it didn't look like it would get big that fast, but it did.