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)

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies

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

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — bright red flowers resembling closed hibiscus blooms

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

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

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) — This robust evergreen shrub flourishes in full sun to partial shade

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies

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

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — bright red flowers resembling closed hibiscus blooms

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

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

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — The heart-shaped leaves add a lush backdrop

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — with a spread of 3-4 feet

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — known by its botanical name Malvaviscus arboreus

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — providing a prolonged display of color to any 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) — frequently from May to November

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — This deciduous perennial is well-regarded for its twisted

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

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

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — the Giant Turk's Cap forms a dense

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — about 2 to 3 inches in length

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — multi-stemmed bush that can be effectively used as a flowering privacy screen or a lush background for

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

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — the Wax Mallow requires a well-drained soil

Giant Turk's Cap, Wax Mallow (Malvaviscus Arboreus) — it can also tolerate partial shade

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) — which grow up to 6 inches in length

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