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Malvaviscus arboreus /Giant Turk's Cap
Rangy shrub in full bloom
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Scientific Name:
Malvaviscus arboreus
Common Name:
Giant Turk's Cap
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Red
Fruit present:
Summer
Fruit color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments:
Has scarlet blossoms over two inches long that never fully open. Hummingbirds are attracted to the nectar of the blooms. It is a multi-stemmed plant with a coarse texture and has drought tolerance. It is root hardy in zone 8.