Sea Hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) | 4.0–4.5 m, 20–25 cm Girth

The Sea Hibiscus is a tropical coastal tree with broad, heart-shaped leaves and striking flowers that open yellow in the morning and deepen to orange-red by evening — a daily colour show that few trees can match. At 4.0–4.5 m with a 20–25 cm trunk girth, this is a substantial specimen ready to provide shade, screening, and year-round ornamental interest in any Dubai garden. Available at AED 1,200.

Key Features

• 4.0–4.5 m height with 20–25 cm girth — a well-established specimen with immediate landscape presence
• Striking colour-changing flowers that transition from bright yellow to orange-red throughout the day
• Large, heart-shaped leaves that create a dense, tropical canopy with excellent shade coverage
• Naturally salt and wind tolerant — one of the few ornamental trees genuinely suited to coastal Dubai locations
• Available at AED 1,200 — exceptional value for a flowering specimen tree of this size

Why It Works in Dubai

Hibiscus tiliaceus is native to tropical coastlines worldwide and has evolved to handle the exact combination of conditions that challenge most trees in Dubai — intense sun, salt-laden winds, sandy soils, and high temperatures. Its coastal origins make it one of the most reliable choices for beachfront properties, exposed garden positions, and areas where salt spray is a factor. It thrives in full sun, tolerates poor and alkaline soils, and maintains its dense canopy through the hottest months. Once established, it is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, requiring only moderate irrigation to keep its foliage lush and flowers prolific.

Care Snapshot

Light: full sun; flowers most prolifically in open, sunny positions
Water: moderate once established; water deeply 2–3 times per week during summer, reduce in cooler months
Soil: well-draining sandy or loamy soil; tolerates alkaline and saline conditions

What You’ll Receive

A healthy Sea Hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus) at 4.0–4.5 m height with 20–25 cm trunk girth, supplied in a nursery container ready for landscape planting.

*Actual product may vary slightly from the image shown. Landscape trees require professional planting for best results — visit our store for expert advice.