Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Hibiscadelphus

Species:

Hibiscadelphus wilderianus

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

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

Bloom Colors:

Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained volcanic soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to dry forest areas of Hawaii