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Pseudobombax Species, Shaving Brush Tree

Pseudobombaxgrandiflorum

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Family
Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Pseudobombax (soo-doh-BOM-baks)
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Species
grandiflorum (gran-dih-FLOR-um)
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Synonym
Bombax grandiflorum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing

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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pasadena, California

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