Globe Willow Not Blooming: Winter Damage or Delay?

A 4-year-old globe willow in West Texas blooms only at the base where pruned; upper branches show no buds. A smaller tree is fully leafed out. Owner suspects freeze damage.

Test Branch Viability

Scrape bark at intervals from tip to base. Green = alive; brown = dead. Continue until you find green. Prune dead sections back to living tissue.

Weather Impact

Late freezes can kill tender upper buds while lower, protected growth survives. If branches are alive, wait—leaf-out may be delayed. If dead, prune and reassess.

No treatment needed beyond patience and selective pruning once viability is confirmed.