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

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