Pseudobombax ellipticum is a deciduous tree characterized by fleshy green stems, which can grow as tall as 18 meters in its native environment, though it typically develops into a smaller tree or shrub of around 6 meters when cultivated. In spring, it produces fragrant flowers that last for a single day, emerging before the foliage. The flowers feature green sepals that peel back to reveal elongated white or pink stamens, resembling a shaving brush. The leaves are large and palmate, consisting of five rounded leaflets that can reach lengths of 30 centimeters and widths of 18 centimeters; they initially appear in a bronze-red hue before transitioning to green as they mature.

Pseudobombax ellipticum

Pseudobombax longiflorum

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