We bought our house in September last year and for 3 years before that the landscape had not got much attention as we hear from the neighbors and witnessed in the way things looked. The Tipuana tipu looked fairly young (3" dia. trunk, maybe 15' -20' H X W) and very spindly and awkward. It did have some broken branches and rips from before. I pruned it in the winter and did water it a bit. I did not prune more than 1/3 of the tree and was careful. However, since then, it's leaves started to stipple and turn yellow and now it's almost totally defoliated except for the seedpods. As I understand it, it shoudl be getting ready to flower soon! We did spot a gopher hole near there, but I am just wondering if I killed it with pruning or could it be the gopher or does anyone have any other ideas? Is it too late to save it as well or what can I do??? Thanks!!!

Mine has grown to about 20 feet since I planted it in 2004. Its a very reasonable size and doesn't overpower the yard or the driveway. I've seen some at Disney though that are quite large. They've probably been in place since EPCOT was built - that 25 years? I love this tree and highly recommend it! Kate

Actually, profuse blooming is a survival effect. That is why many plants put on an incredible flower show after a particularly cold winter. In an effort to "save and propagate" itself, the flowering is more intense than usual. The dogwoods, bradford pears and redbuds were spectacular this year in Jacksonville. Looked more like Charlotte, NC than Jacksonville. Your tree is beautiful! Carol

and between 16th st n and 34st n(not sure the exact address),right across from Lowe's teeka