Althea Rose of Sharon magnolia Thinning improves airflow and reduces

Thinning improves airflow and reduces the risk of Fig Rust

you should cover the bushes with a frost blanket to save your fruit crop for the year

as this may lead to root rot

Mature Width (Spread) 4 to 6 feet (can spread wider over time if it produces offsets/pups at the base)

it is relatively smooth with prominent horizontal "lenticels" (breathing pores)

Althea Rose of Sharon magnolia Thinning improves airflow and reducesAlthea, more commonly known as the Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus), is a multi stemmed shrub that typically grows upright with a vase shaped or rounded habit. It features attractive green foliage that may turn yellow in fall before dropping. The most notable feature of Althea is its large, showy flowers, which resemble hibiscus blooms. These flowers come in a variety of colors, including white, pink, purple, and blue often with a contrasting