Hibiscus hamabo
species of plant
Hibiscus hamabo, the hardy yellow hibiscus, is a species of shrub in the genus Hibiscus that is native to the coastlines of China, Japan, and Korea. It is characterized by yellow flower coloring as well as orbicular shaped leaves. In its native environment it is a perennial.
Distribution
Hibiscus hamabo is a small tree/shrub found naturally near the coastal sands of Japan and Korea. This plant grows near sea level which means it needs to be highly salt resistant. The water near the coastal sands of Japan and Korea are high in concentrations of salt. H. hamabo was also introduced and cultivated in India and the Pacific Islands. H. hamabo can effectively be cultivated in USDA zones 8-13. It is much better acclimated to the cold weather than Hibiscus tiliaceus which is one of the reasons for it possibly being grown in gardens. It can be grown in gardens that have well-drained soils, sufficient sun exposure, moderate drought exposure and is tolerant to different levels of salt.
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