rose-of-sharon Malvaceae Hibiscus syriacus L.   symbol: HISY
	Leaf: Alternate, simple, coarsely serrated and often three-lobed, ovate or diamond shaped, 2 to 3 inches long, palmately veined from the base, green above, slighter paler below. Flower: Very showy, 5-petaled, ranging from white to reddish-purple depending on cultivar, 3 to 4 inches across, perfect, blooms most of the summer as long as the plant is actively growing. Fruit: Ovate, pointed, brown, dry capsule, 3/4 inch long and wide, ripening in late summer and fall, persistent. Twig: Moderate, light gray-brown to brown, raised leaf scar, hairy stiplues may be present, buds small and not evident. Bark: Fairly smooth with brown and gray striping. Form: Small tree or upright shrub up to 10 feet in height, pyramidal crown.
	USDA Plants Database Hibiscus syriacus is planted in the highlighted USDA hardiness zones to the left and may seed into the landscape. See a map of the states in which rose-of-sharon has escaped (opens a new window).