Hibiscus Sabdariffa has many names, such as Florida Cranberry, Roselle, Jamaica or Indian Sorrel, and Rose-Mallow.
They have red stems, and calyxes, with creamy-white flowers and young leaves that are edible with a citrus tang. The calyxes are sought after for a medicinal tea.
Rare shrub native to Florida, loves a shady area and is attractive to birds and bees. It blooms in late spring. Flowering is profuse, with trees being covered with yellow flowers, many times with almost no leaves being seen.
Growth for this tree is best in full sun on well-drained soil; it is relatively drought-tolerant and slightly salt-tolerant.
Can grow up to 12 ft. tall or pruned to make a fuller privacy hedge.