Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Hibiscadelphus

Species:

Hibiscadelphus crucibracteatus

USDA Symbol:

HICR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

yellow, maroon

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native bees, birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, volcanic, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to steep, rocky slopes of Hawaii