Sapling or Hardy Hibiscus

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  1. Deborah McCormick

    Deborah McCormick Active Member 10 Years

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    Hi there: Wondered if someone could possibly tell me if this is my hardy hibiscus zone 5b Campbellford, Ontario or a sapling of some kind. I did plant a hardy hibiscus in this area but thought it had died a couple of years ago as the plant tag is slightly down wind of where I originally planted the hibiscus. I wondered if it is possibly a birch or poplar sapling. Thanks in advance to a great bunch who have helped me with plant ident. for years
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    Deb
     

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  2. SusanDunlap

    SusanDunlap Active Member

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    We have 17 Hibiscus in the aerulean database of which both trionum and moeschetos can be hardy to zone 5. But the leaves look similar to Hibiscus rosa-sinensis - which is only hardy to zone 10 and typically grown as an annual. If grown in a protected spot, who knows!
     
  3. Deborah McCormick

    Deborah McCormick Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you so much Susan our winters have been milder other than this winter. No it was not protected. Maybe it is a miracle hehe
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    Deb
     
  4. stone

    stone Active Member

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    Looks like mulberry.
     
  5. SusanDunlap

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    indeed. I agree. brought in by the birds...
     
  6. Deborah McCormick

    Deborah McCormick Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks Stone, Susan: Could be a Mulberry I have a small one on the property however never seen berries on it. Thanks so much. Have a nice weekend
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    Deb
     
  7. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Mulberry. White mulberry comes up all over the place in some areas.
     
  8. Deborah McCormick

    Deborah McCormick Active Member 10 Years

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    Thank you so much Ron. I guess it is a yanker. I have one already and it is growing in the middle of my flower garden. Have a nice weekend
    Thanks
    Deb
     

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