Kapok tree with flowers.

I spied these flowers somewhere in Philcoa, and am wondering what the tall big tree is.



Identified by Ella Bernales Jacido as duldul or kapok tree, with scientific name Ceiba pentandra.

Kapok tree , Ceiba pentandra

The kapok tree is native to the Americas.



Saw these in the U.P. BLISS area.




I will wait for the tree to open. Unfortunate I have not seen the flowers!

The next two photos are at the back of the San Vicente BLISS area.

Plant/tree	Ceiba pentandra
Common name	kapok, ceiba, silk cotton,duldul
Camera	Fujifilm HS25EXR camera
Photographer	Dr. Ernesto P. Adorio
Location	U.P. BLISS, Diliman, Quezon City
References	st. john beach guide/kapok, wikipedia:Ceiba pentandra