Hibiscus opulifolius Greene

Scientific Name: Hibiscus opulifolius Greene


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Dilleniidae / Malvales / Malvaceae / Hibiscus L./ Hibiscus opulifolius Greene

<i>Hibiscus opulifolius</i> Greene
General Information
Usda SymbolHIOP
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsForb/herbSubshrub,
Native LocationsHIOP

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Hibiscus opulifolius Greene is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum160
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim3450
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2728
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGray-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.6
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateSlow
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed per Pound200000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Hibiscus opulifolius</i> Greene

<i>Hibiscus opulifolius</i> Greene

<i>Hibiscus opulifolius</i> Greene

<i>Hibiscus opulifolius</i> Greene

<i>Hibiscus opulifolius</i> Greene

<i>Hibiscus opulifolius</i> Greene

<i>Hibiscus opulifolius</i> Greene

<i>Hibiscus opulifolius</i> Greene

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