Is Shaving Brush Tree safe for pets?

Yes, Shaving Brush Tree (Pseudobombax Ellipticum) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Shaving Brush Tree easy to care for?

Shaving Brush Tree has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Shaving Brush Tree grow indoors?

Shaving Brush Tree is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Shaving Brush Tree (Pseudobombax Ellipticum) is a perennial tree in the Malvaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A deciduous tree known for its distinctive caudiciform trunk and brush-like flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Shaving Brush Tree

Pseudobombax Ellipticum

A deciduous tree known for its distinctive caudiciform trunk and brush-like flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

tree

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

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Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, shade tree, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Shaving Brush Tree

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Malvaceae

Genus:Pseudobombax