What kind of tree is this?

backyardguy · 31st August 2010, 06:54 AM

Thanks for helping to id this tree. It was here when we moved in and are looking to know more about it before we decide where it will be moved. It also has white flowers that appear for a couple of weeks each year. Usually around July. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Bowani Siam · 31st August 2010, 12:29 PM

looks like a white Hibiscus syriacus. Or something similar in the Malvaceae family. good one growing it in Canada!

cte539 · 31st August 2010, 04:09 PM

You hit the nail on the head Sarcastic
common name up this way: rose of sharon
Paul

treeshaveneeds · 1st September 2010, 01:07 AM

I agree, Rose of Sharon. Can typically tolerate a fair bit of shade, so sun from any direction is ok - even a northern exposure. Tends to propagate easily once established, normally is trimmed in the spring for summer flowers (on new wood), and although this year the cycles are off by about a month, Rose of Sharon usually flowers mid to late August, and into September. Grows well in warm zone 5 or warmer.

31st August 2010, 06:54 AM	#1
backyardguy I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1	What kind of tree is this? Thanks for helping to id this tree. It was here when we moved in and are looking to know more about it before we decide where it will be moved. It also has white flowers that appear for a couple of weeks each year. Usually around July. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Attached Thumbnails

31st August 2010, 12:29 PM	#2
Bowani Siam Mature tree Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 292	Re: What kind of tree is this? looks like a white Hibiscus syriacus. Or something similar in the Malvaceae family. good one growing it in Canada!

31st August 2010, 04:09 PM	#3
cte539 Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Accord, NY USA Posts: 50	Re: What kind of tree is this? You hit the nail on the head Sarcastic common name up this way: rose of sharon Paul

1st September 2010, 01:07 AM	#4
treeshaveneeds Veteran Heritage Status Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,399	Re: What kind of tree is this? I agree, Rose of Sharon. Can typically tolerate a fair bit of shade, so sun from any direction is ok - even a northern exposure. Tends to propagate easily once established, normally is trimmed in the spring for summer flowers (on new wood), and although this year the cycles are off by about a month, Rose of Sharon usually flowers mid to late August, and into September. Grows well in warm zone 5 or warmer.

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