Hau Kuahiwi
Hibiscadelphus bombycinus
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Hibiscadelphus
- Species:
- Hibiscadelphus bombycinus
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 12-20 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-yellow, yellow
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained volcanic soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to dry, rocky slopes