Thespesia populnea (Seaside Mahoe) - Image 12

Botanical names: Thespesia populnea, Hibiscus populneus

Common names: Seaside Mahoe, Portia Tree, Milo

Family: Malvaceae

Origin: India

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge tree taller than 20 ftFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyYellow, orange flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSeaside, salt tolerant plant
Thespesia populnea (Seaside Mahoe) brown fruit close up lying on a flat dark gray surface


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