shaving brush tree

How to Grow and Care for shaving brush tree

shaving brush tree · Pseudobombax ellipticum

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun with protection from frosts. Provide regular water in summer especially if grown as a container plant but protect from excessive winter wet when the tree is dormant

Watering: Deep soak then fully dry substrate between watering intervalsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing shaving brush tree

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleDeep soak then fully dry substrate between watering intervals
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingLow-nitrogen dilute tree feed monthly warm growing season window
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Care Tips

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun with protection from frosts. Provide regular water in summer especially if grown as a container plant but protect from excessive winter wet when the tree is dormant

How to Water shaving brush tree?

Deep soak then fully dry substrate between watering intervals

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for shaving brush tree?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for shaving brush tree?

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What Soil Is Best for shaving brush tree?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for shaving brush tree?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize shaving brush tree?

Low-nitrogen dilute tree feed monthly warm growing season window

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How to Prune shaving brush tree?

No pruning required but can be trimmed to maintain shape after flowering as the leaves emerge

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How to Propagate shaving brush tree?

Propagate by semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant shaving brush tree?

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How to Care for shaving brush tree in Winter?

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How to Plant shaving brush tree?

Grow in well-drained soil in full sun with protection from frosts. Provide regular water in summer especially if grown as a container plant but protect from excessive winter wet when the tree is dormant

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How to Repot shaving brush tree?

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How to Harvest shaving brush tree?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of shaving brush tree

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Attributes of shaving brush tree

Plant typeTrees
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Pseudobombax ellipticum
Genus
Pseudobombax
Family
Malvaceae
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