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Hibiscuses
stevieleeus

Hibiscus trees

stevieleeus
15 years ago

How do you create a hibiscus tree? Do you do it from a plant? I am a newby to hibiscus. Help!

Comment (1)

  • gansn
    15 years ago

    Trees are from tropical forms. I've never done one, but I assume that you choose the strongest shoot and clip back all the rest. Keep the single shoot trimmed up so that all the foliage is at the top and wait.... I imagine it takes 3 years to get a decent size.

    Glenda

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