Botanical Name: Malvaviscus arboreus
Common Name: Turk's cap Type of Plant: dicot: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape vine-like, sprawling shrub, irregular; becoming tall, dense and woody with age Height to 10' Spread to 10' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors half shade to full sun Soil prefers a well-amended soil Hardiness some frost (zones 9, 12-16, 19-24) to 25° F Morphology: Leaves alternate, palmately lobed 3-4" long and wide, medium green margin crenate to dentate, pubescent on upper surface Flowers terminal red flowers with united corolla, stamens united, protruding through – resembles closed hibiscus Fruit 5-valved capsule Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: in shady areas as a semi-climbing shrub; used for flower color, can be used as bonsai material and as a rootstock for Hibiscus varieties subtropical effect Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning shape to keep in bounds Pests/Diseases aphids Special Conditions/Other Origin: Mexico/Columbia Family: Malvaceae Notes: |
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