Shaving Brush Tree
NameShaving Brush Tree
Species NamePseudobombax ellipticum
Common NameShaving Brush Tree
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Container TypeNot visible
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage TypeNot visible
Height (cm)0
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot visible
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant pink, brush-like flowers with numerous stamens and distinctive curled petals.
Description
This image features the distinctive, vibrant pink flower of a Shaving Brush Tree, characterized by its numerous long stamens resembling a shaving brush and curled, pale petals at the base. The tree itself is a tropical species known for these striking blooms, which emerge before the leaves.
