Malvaviscus arboreus (Turkscap, Wax Mallow, Bleeding Hearts, Mexican Apple, Manzanilla)
Botanical Information
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Malvaviscus |
| Species | arboreus |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Native to Central America, Mexico, and the Gulf Coast of the United States of America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b-11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 9 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c-H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -12.2-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 10-50 |
| Height | 3-4 m |
| Spread | 2-3 m |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed or softwood cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Prefers acidic soils in full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
| Leaf Description | The broad, heart-shaped leaves are 10-12 cm long. The leaves are velvety, green and toothed with serrated edges. |
| Flower Description | The showy, red-orange flowers are 2-4 cm across with overlapping petals. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is red, 5-lobed capsule. |
Photographs
Malvaviscus arboreus, form. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
Malvaviscus arboreus, leaf. Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.