flowering tree

That is a beautiful Hibiscus Jon

 

Cool thanks. Had someone suggest to me that it was something other than a hibiscus.

 

Sure looks like a Hibiscus to me too.

 

If it is a small tree it is probably Hibiscus syriacus aka Rose of Sharon. They are beautiful.

 

Hi Jon, I agree with cajunbelle, around here they are known as Rose of Sharon.

 

Looks unanimous! Thanks all

 

Good morning, I am watching this ID with interest and certainly not disputing the conclusion, it is interesting how plants are referred to in different areas and known by other names.Where I live this is called rose of sharon, it comes out white and by night time it has turned pink, this is a double one,a really lovely shrub to have in the garden
also known as althea. It is the same family.


( photo / image / picture from chocolate's Garden )






( photo / image / picture from chocolate's Garden )

 

So, what is the difference between Rose of Sharon and Hibiscus?

 

Hi, there are several ref. that you can compare....Cotton rose, confederate rose,hibiscus mutabilis....all the same plant family.The leaf on rose of sharon here is slightly more rounded.

 

Thankyou for nots.I f you liked those maybe you will also enjoy these, the plant fscinates me how it can change colour in a few hours and there are two colours on the bush at the same time.By the way if ever you see one, it grows easily from pieces.


( photo / image / picture from chocolate's Garden )






( photo / image / picture from chocolate's Garden )

 

That's probably what "mutabilis" means... changing. In this case, color.