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Talipariti tiliaceum var. purpurascens
(Syn.: Hibiscus tiliaceus 'Rubra', 'Purpurea'), Red Cottonwood, Purple Hau Tree
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Code:
90559
Price:
$10.95
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None
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Family: Malvaceae
A different leaf selection of the common Hawaiian Hau tree with evergreen heart-shaped leaves of a beautiful bronzy-purple color and small orangy-brown hibiscus-like flowers. In the tropics it grows to 20 feet high, sprawling as wide. It can be trained into a dense round street tree, used as a windbreak, or as an attractive specimen plant. Best grown in full sun in moist, well drained soil. Grows along the seacoast and can tolerate salt spray. Very frost tender. Minimum temperature about 45F. Native to the South Pacific. USDA zones 10 - 12.
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Keyed Cultural Guide: The following symbols are listed with many product descriptions. If so, they indicate special characteristics or growing requirements. Also, see "Cultural Information".
(B) Hanging basket
(D) Dwarf under 12"
(F) Flourescent lights for indoor light culture
(H) Humid conditions
(M) Miniature under 6"
(T) Terrarium plant
(W) Winter flowering
Key to USDA Hardiness Zones
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