RED COTTONWOOD
Hibiscus tiliaceus Rubra
CAN REACH up to 8 metres, usually in South Australia it limits to around 5m and is easily pruned to the height you desire. It can be pruned to a bushy shrub.
LIKES TO GROW In full sun with late afternoon shade, in moist well-draining soil. Tolerates a costal position
FLOWERS IN Spring
TOLERATES Periods of dry, although if the dry extends, supplement with some deep watering.
EVERGREEN
RED COTTONWOOD
IS A FAST-GROWING, AUSTRALIAN NATIVE, ATTRACTIVE AND VERSATILE.
Uplift the branches as the tree develops, to create a small feature tree, that you can underplant or just enjoy as a strong single-trunked tree with a stunning and leafy canopy.
You have plenty of options when growing a Red Cottonwood.
The heart-shaped leaves are of varying shades of red, and purplish greens, and are a feature of this pretty native tree. The tropical Hibiscus flowers are a clear lemon yellow and are a distinctive and additional feature of this versatile tree.
