Which city's flower is the Kapok? When does it bloom?

1. Which city’s flower is the Kapok?

Kapok is the city flower of Guangzhou, Kaohsiung and Panzhihua. Guangzhou designated it as its city flower as early as 1930, and selected it again in 1982. When it blooms, its flowers are red and it is also called red cotton locally. Hongmian Pavilion can be seen in many places. Locals believe that when it blooms, the tree is brightly colored and embodies the heroic spirit of striving for progress, so it is called the hero tree. If kapok trees are used as street trees, they are called hero trees. Panzhihua trees can be found everywhere in Panzhihua city, and the most famous flower in Panzhihua is the kapok flower.

2. When does the kapok flower bloom?

Kapok flowers bloom in spring, specifically between March and April. Usually all the leaves will fall off in February or March, and then flower buds will begin to grow and slowly open. The flowering period is not long, only lasting about a month, and a single flower is open for only half a month at most. Its flowers are bright in color and graceful in shape, and its overall ornamental value is greatly improved during the flowering period.

3. The meaning of Kapok flower language

Its flower language is to cherish the happiness around you and the people around you. It is also called the hero tree, symbolizing heroism. Because when it blooms, the flower is red, very bright, just like the hot blood of a hero. Even when the flower withers, it will not fade, just like the heroic character of a hero. In addition, it also represents the object of admiration and is mostly used to refer to men. In Xishuangbanna area, the object of admiration is praised as the kapok flower.