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Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow

Malvaviscus Arboreus

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Overview

The Giant Turk's Cap, or Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus arboreus), showcases pendulous, bright red flowers resembling closed hibiscus blooms, attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. This robust evergreen shrub flourishes in full sun to partial shade, reaching heights of 8-10 feet, with a spread of 3-4 feet. The heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop. Drought tolerance and low maintenance make it a hardy accent in warm climate landscapes. USDA zones 7-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 9–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Subtropical

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — with a spread of 3-4 feet; the heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop, image 70

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial, Shrub
Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — Drought tolerance and low maintenance make it a hardy accent in warm climate landscapes, image 72

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — This robust evergreen shrub flourishes in full sun to partial shade; a versatility that is beneficial in

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — bright red flowers resembling closed hibiscus blooms; this deciduous perennial is well-regarded for its

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — and though it thrives in full sun

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — Its broad heart-shaped leaves

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — or Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus arboreus)

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — is a vibrant and attractive flowering shrub native to the southeastern United States, image 74

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — a versatility that is beneficial in varied landscape designs

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — reaching heights of 8-10 feet; perennial / shrub for full or half

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — providing a prolonged display of color to any garden; perennial / shrub with red blooms

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — The heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop; providing a prolonged display of color to any, image 71

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — offer an additional texture to its dense form.<br><br>For optimal growth; hold a special appeal to

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — perennial / shrub for full or half

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — reaching heights of 8-10 feet

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — red flowers in the garden

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — turban-like red flowers which blossom throughout the summer and into the fall

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — or Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus arboreus); this robust evergreen shrub flourishes in full sun to, image 65

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — In colder regions, the plant can die back to the ground in winter but will typically resurface in spring

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — offer an additional texture to its dense form.<br><br>For optimal growth

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — which grow up to 6 inches in length; known by its botanical name Malvaviscus arboreus

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — calling for minimal maintenance while rewarding the landscape with an incessant display of, image 59

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — The heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop; providing a prolonged display of color to any garden

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — frequently from May to November

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — and though it thrives in full sun; red flowers in the garden

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