Nice Pics On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 6:55 PM, raman <[email protected]> wrote:
> Native to Mexico, the Shaving Brush is a large deciduous tree which can > grow up to 30-40 feet. In India it is widely mis-identified as Pachira > rosea. Coveted for it's unique brush-like flowers in late winter (often > February-March), the leaves are an attraction as well. Leaves are first > bright red turning a fine green as they mature With minimal water > requirements, this is a fine shade tree as well as a show stopper bloomer. > Interestingly, this tree is suitable for bonsai treatment as well. Flowers > have silky rose-pink stamens topped with yellow pollen The wood is > interesting as well, showing stripping of greens, yellows, browns and white. > > Raman > -- Regards Dr Balkar Singh Head, Deptt. of Botany and Biotechnology Arya P G College, Panipat Haryana-132103 09416262964
