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Malvaviscus arboreus

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow

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Description

This is a vigorous, semi-vining shrub with soft foliage and Abutilon-like flowers and a seed pod resembling a Turkish folk cap. This shrub reaches 12' tall and wide. It prefers a warm humid climate but will do well in subtropical areas that are frost- fr

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

3-6'

Width Range

n/a

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Green

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Lawn watering more than 5 minutes usually results in runoff. Use multiple cycle starts.