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Syrian Ketmia (Hibiscus syriacus)
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Hibiscus syriacus

Syrian Ketmia

Hibiscus · Malvaceae

Syrian Ketmia (Hibiscus syriacus) is a exotic tree included in the City of Sydney tree species list. Council data indicates approximately 5 m high and 3 m spread, with a conical/columnar/upright canopy form. Its noted amenity value is prominent flowers. Its recorded local performance is very reliable. Final selection should still account for available soil volume, services, exposure and the mature canopy required on the site.

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Classification

Genus
Hibiscus
Family
Malvaceae
Common name
Syrian Ketmia
Climate
temperate, subtropical, urban

Hibiscus syriacus belongs to the Hibiscus genus within the Malvaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical, urban zones in our experience.

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Cultivation

Care sheet.

Water
Establishment watering; monitor during extended drought
Light
Full sun to part shade, subject to species
Soil
Site-appropriate soil with adequate rooting volume
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
5 m H × 3 m W
Landscape use

Maintain current usage

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Further reading

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    Hibiscus syriacus observation photographGBIF · Lauu · http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/