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Pseudobombax ellipticum

Botanical Name
Pseudobombax ellipticum
Common Names
Shaving Brush Tree, Amapolla Tree,
Shaving Brush Tree is an exotic deciduous perennial tree with a columnar, upright habit. It produces pink or white flowers and has foliage that is shed seasonally. Commonly used in tropical landscapes, it is suited to planting as a feature tree or in avenues. It can be incorporated into gardens where vertical form is required. Grows to approx. 10m H x 4m W.
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Pseudobombax ellipticum Shaving Brush Tree, Amapolla Tree,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Columnar, Upright

Description:
Shaving Brush Tree is an exotic deciduous perennial tree with a columnar, upright habit. It produces pink or white flowers and has foliage that is shed seasonally. Commonly used in tropical landscapes, it is suited to planting as a feature tree or in avenues. It can be incorporated into gardens where vertical form is required. Grows to approx. 10m H x 4m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained