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Kokia drynarioides /Hawaii Treecotton
A small tree in the National Arboretum in Washington, DC
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A small tree in the National Arboretum in Washington, DC
Has large, coarse textured, medium green leaves
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Scientific Name:
Kokia drynarioides
Common Name:
Hawaii Treecotton
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
11
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Height:
20-30 feet
Spread:
10 - 15 feet
Bloom time:
Summer
Flower color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
Endangered of becoming extinct in its native Hawaiian habitat as there are less than a dozen plants existing in the wild. Hawaiian's used its sap to make red dye and for fish nets. Some regard it as a shrub, while others say it is a small tree, It has large, coarse textured leaves.