Pseudobombax Species, Shaving Brush Tree
Pseudobombaxlongiflorum

Family: Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
Genus: Pseudobombax (soo-doh-BOM-baks)
Species: longiflorum (lon-jee-FLO-rum)

Category
Trees

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting