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Malvaviscusarboreus

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Family

Malvaceae (mal-VAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Malvaviscus (mal-vuh-VIS-kus)

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Species

arboreus (ar-BOR-ee-us)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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neutral

negative

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