Gossypium arboreum (Tree Cotton)

Gossypium arboreum (Tree Cotton) with large yellow flower petals and deep green leaves close up
Gossypium arboreum (Tree Cotton) with wide yellow petals and distinctively lobed dark green foliage

Botanical name: Gossypium arboreum

Common name: Tree Cotton

Family: Malvaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Yellow, orange flowersFlower color: Yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
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Tree cotton is a much-branched shrub growing up to 5 metres tall.

Similar plants: Gossypium arboreum (Tree Cotton)


Gossypium arboreum (Tree Cotton) yellow flower, close up of wide petals and dark center.
Gossypium arboreum (Tree Cotton) flower with light yellow petals surrounding a deep dark center point.
Gossypium arboreum (Tree Cotton) pale yellow flower close up with water drops on soft petals
Gossypium arboreum (Tree Cotton) yellow flower with water drops on large petals and dark center


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