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Hibiscus syriacus 'Read Heart' Standard
Choose Red Heart Rose of Sharon Standard if you want late-summer flowers on a tidy small tree form; the tradeoff is that the trained trunk and head need occasional pruning to keep the shape clean.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | The white blooms with red centers give strong seasonal color, especially when placed where the raised canopy can be seen. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace without becoming a quick screen or an oversized problem. |
| Maintenance | B- | The plant is durable, but the standard form looks best with light pruning and removal of trunk sprouts. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Young trees like this can be browsed or rubbed by deer, so protect it while it establishes where pressure is heavy. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | The single trunk gives height and flowers without taking up much planting bed at ground level. |
| Screening Value | C+ | It adds some elevated cover in season, but the tree form is better as an accent than a privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this for a front walk, patio corner, or formal bed where the raised canopy matters. Give it sun, decent drainage, and plan on light annual shaping.
| Mature Height | 9 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-9b |
| Spacing | 5.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, tree-form standard, vase-shaped crown |
Yes, if you keep trunk sprouts removed and lightly shape the head.
It blooms in mid to late summer, after many spring ornamentals are finished.
Only lightly; choose it for accent height, not a solid screen.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-22178
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I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
