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Hibiscus tilliaceus 'rubra' - Mahoe


Hibiscus tilliaceus 'rubra' - Mahoe (Hibiscus tilliaceus 'rubra' - Mahoe)

In Hawaii this Hibiscus becomes a very large tree to 80 feet/ 25 meters tall. This photo taken on Nov. 2, 2010 at Quail Botanical Gardens.



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That's beautiful Delonix!

4 Nov, 2010

 

Meanie:

Thanks! The variegated form is even nicer. :>)

4 Nov, 2010

 

80 ft.......that is large, rather liked it until you said that.

4 Nov, 2010

 

Dottydaisy2:

It doesn't grow any where near that size here in San Diego. Usually, it tops out about 20 ft/ 6 meters.

5 Nov, 2010

 

Its lovely.....

5 Nov, 2010

 

That's ok then.....

5 Nov, 2010

 

Milky:

Thanks! :>)

5 Nov, 2010

 

Dottydaisy2:

I've seen this Hibiscus in the rain forest of Hawaii. It does truly grow to become a giant tree.

In California, there's probably some which are approaching 30 ft/ 10 meters...however, 12ft/4meters is more the norm.

5 Nov, 2010

 

So over here we might get oh a whole 2ft ..LOL :o))

6 Nov, 2010

 

Palmate:

As a houseplant, that's about it, 2 - 3 ft. :>)

6 Nov, 2010



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