Would like to identify this tree...

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Matt Clark, Apr 16, 2004.

  1. Matt Clark

    Matt Clark Member

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    Need help identifying this tree growing in Knoxville, TN. Pictures attached.

    Thanks,

    Matt
     

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    The plant is an althea or rose-of-sharon. It is in the malvacea (mallow) family. You may notice similarity to the hibiscus. The wood is weak, but it is easily transplanted even in summer.

    W. Chamberlain
     
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  3. douglas

    douglas Active Member 10 Years

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    Check out Hibiscus (you might find it at www.hibiscus.org or a google search.)
     
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