Hibiscus tiliaceus

Cotton Tree

Malvaceae

Description:

Tree to 5 m tall with a large spreading habit. Leaves resemble linden trees, with yellow flowers in spring that often turn red with age. Salt spray tolerant and can tolerate brackish water.

Special Features:

Butterfly and bird attracting
Fast growing with dense habit
Can be shaped for shade

Natural Habitat:

Tidal Wetland

Aspect:

Full Sun

Soil/Conditions:

Moist, Adaptable

Tree/Shrub Height:

Large spreading tree to 9m - Spread 8m

Attracts:

Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Insectivorous birds, Nectar feeding Bird, Seed eating birds, Bird habitat

Flower Colour:

Yellow

Hibiscus tiliaceus - Cotton Tree

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Regional ecosystem:

12.2.14

Link to Regional Ecosystem description QLD Gov:

https://apps.des.qld.gov.au/regional-ecosystems/list/?landzone=&description=Hibiscus+tiliaceus&class=&biodiversity=&submit=Search

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