Has large heart-shaped leaves which are slightly hairy on the undersurface and large five petalled. Flowers are bright yellow with a dark red base; as they age, the flowers darken and are orange by the time they fall in the evening. The tree tends to sprawl rather than upright but in time can develop quite a large trunk.

Mature Size / Spread/Form: 7 – 10m / Rounded, spreading
Foliage Color: Green and white / Lemon yellow
Growing Rate: Fast
Water requirements:
Sunlight tolerance: High
Wind Tolerance: High
Salinity tolerance: High
Drought tolerance: Medium
Family Name: MALVACEAE