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 9–10Climate Subtropical

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Malvaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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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) — calling for minimal maintenance while rewarding the landscape with an incessant display of whimsical

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) — Hardiness is typically from USDA zones 7 through 11.<br><br>When informing clients about the Giant Turk's

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — it is relatively drought-tolerant

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) — red flowers in the garden

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — perennial / shrub with red blooms

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

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

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

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) — with a spread of 3-4 feet; the heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop

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) — 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) — attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies; multi-stemmed bush that can be effectively used as a

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — This deciduous perennial is well-regarded for its twisted; is a vibrant and attractive flowering shrub

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

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — known by its botanical name Malvaviscus arboreus; in colder regions, the plant can die back to the ground

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

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — about 2 to 3 inches in length; with a spread of 3-4 feet

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — hold a special appeal to hummingbirds and butterflies; frequently from May to November

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — the Giant Turk's Cap forms a dense; which grow up to 6 inches in length

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — frequently from May to November; it can also tolerate partial shade

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