Description

Pseudobombax ellipticum

Scientific name / local name  :  Pseudobombax ellipticum / Shaving Brush tree

Origin :  Mexico

Flower colour :  red/white

Soil :  extremely well drained

sun/shade :  full sun to partial shade

watering : plenty during growth / almost nothing during rest

Hardiness/ temp. ( C)  :  0-5 if dry

Height :  18m

Overall information :

Pseudobombax ellipticum, with common names including shaving brush tree, Dr Seuss tree, and amapolla tree, is a species of plant in the subfamily Bombacoideae of the family Malvaceae.

The tree is native to southern Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hispaniola, Honduras and Cuba.

Pseudobombax elipticum is a tree that can reach 18 m (60 ft) in height and 1.3 m (4 ft) d.b.h. Its branches are close to the base of the stem. It is a deciduous tree with succulent stems. Each of the flowers can produce hundreds of tiny black seeds (.1mm) that germinate within approximately 30 days.

The flowers are fragrant and if peeled back quite sticky.

In many cases we can provice different size and species. Please email us for more info.

One package contains 1 plant. Plants get disinfected 1 week before departure, leaves are cut back if this is necessary.

We ship only healthy (in pot) growing plants. We carefully remove the soil and add moist sphagnum to the roots. After that, we wrap the plant in special plant packing paper and then in a strong cardboard box with Thai registered airmail as ecommerce or EMS or courier delivery.