Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Syracuse Plant

Facts about Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub. Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Syracuse is a variety of flowering tree that belongs to the Malvaceae family also called "Shrub Althea". This tree variety is the native to the major parts of Asia. The Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub is called by different names in different countries. It is recognized as Rose of Sharon in North America, St Joseph's rod in Italy and rose mallow in the United Kingdom. This is a medium growth rate tree that grows well both in full sun and in a partial shadow. The Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub grows well in moist, acidic, well drained, and extensive range of soils. The Rose of Sharon Hibiscus Syracuse tree attains a Vase shape with its widespread branches when fully grown. The flower of the Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub is the national flower of South Korea.

Features of Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub

A fully grown Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub is capable of attaining a height, ranging from 8 feet to 12 feet (2.43 to 3.65 meters), with widespread branches that spread between 6 feet and 10 feet (1.82 to 3.04 meters). This is a deciduous, vertical, rarely spreading little tree, with numerous trunks. The branches of the Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub grow vertically and will not bow except during the flowering period.

The leaves of the Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub are dark green in color. These three-lobed leaves are simple, alternate, and attain the shape from ovate to rhomboid. The Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub appear with the length, ranging from 2 inches to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm), with the habitually roughly tooth margin. During the summer season, the color of the leaves varies from medium green to dark green, whereas during the fall they appear in a poor yellow color.

The Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub produces flowers in late spring up to the early fall. When these five-petal flowers are completely blossomed, they attain the shape of a trumpet. The followers are seen with dark pink in color, with outstanding yellow-tipped white colored stamens. Flowers that bloom individually will last for only one day.

Uses of Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub

The flowers of the Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub attract the hummingbirds and butterflies to a great extent. The leaves of the tree are used to make an herbal tea and its flowers are safe to eat.

The average lifespan of the Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub ranges from 20 years to 30 years. The Rose of Sharon-Hibiscus syriacus shrub can be expected to grow in Hardiness Zones 5–9