Thespesia populnea

Portia Tree, Seaside Mahoe

Family: Malvaceae Mallow


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Yellow
Bloom time Year 'round
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Seashore
Height 25' to 50' / 7.60m to 15.20m
Spread 25' to 35' / 7.60m to 10.60m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal