Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Hibiscadelphus

Species:

Hibiscadelphus × puakuahiwi

USDA Symbol:

HIPU2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, greenish-yellow

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

native Hawaiian birds, insects

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained volcanic soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to Hawaiian forest regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when fresh. Hybrid vigor may affect germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI