Pseudobombax ellipticum
Shaving Brush Tree
Family: Bombacaceae Bombax
| Type | Tree |
| USDA Hardiness range | 10B - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Red, white |
| Bloom time | Spring and Winter |
| Water needs | Dry |
| Landscape uses | Seashore, specimen |
| Height | 20' to 25' / 6.00m to 7.60m |
| Spread | 20' to 25' / 6.00m to 7.60m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Rounded, spreading or horizontal |
| Attributes and features | Native to North America |