TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA

Pseudobombax ellipticum, Bombax ellipticum, Shaving Brush Tree

Pseudobombax ellipticum, Bombax ellipticum

Shaving Brush Tree
Family: Malvaceae    (Formerly:Bombacaceae)
Subfamily: Bombacoideae
Origin: Mexico and Central America
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant with caudexPlant used for bonsaiBig tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersDeciduous plantSubtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

In habitat, it's a medium to large size tree. One of the stranger-looking of the flowering trees that is very popular for bonsai culture. May be pruned to size to make an unique indoor plant. Beautiful flowers develop from long cylindrical buds that open with a slightly explosive sound. This plant can be confused with a Turtle Shell Plant: on pictures by Brenda Bock you may see the base of the bonsai - and the turtle shell type markings. The tree is cultivated mainly for its flowers, but like other species of the genus, its fruits contain seeds with large fibers attached to the seed coat, which are used commercially.


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Pseudobombax ellipticum - Shaving Brush Tree
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Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix
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10"/3 gal pot, large plant
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Pseudobombax ellipticum - Shaving Brush Tree, 7 gal pot
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster

7 gal pot. More developed root system, thicker trunk and branches. Plant height depends on growing season and variety. Dwarf varieties are slow growers and may be shorter. Contact us for exact size description if size/height matters to you. 7 gal plants may be shipped separately from other items by Ground service due to large size. See here time in transit (business days, excluding Sat-Sun!)
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Grown in
14"/7 gal pot
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Pseudobombax ellipticum Bonsai Starter - Shaving Brush Tree

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Recommended Supplies: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
SUNSHINE-Epi - Caudex booster
Adenium Soilless Mix

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Grown in
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