Once again, Costco has something spectacular. This time, the retailer is selling braided hibiscus trees and they are absolutely stunning. They would be a perfect addition to any garden or patio this ...

Most people know hibiscus as a shrub bursting with bright flowers, but fewer realize it can be shaped into a small, ornamental tree. The secret isn't some rare variety or special fertilizer. All your ...

Mr Ganesh Kumar, founder of Woodlands Botanical Garden, with the first tree he planted there – a pink hibiscus. SINGAPORE – When the clouds part and sunlight pours in, the Woodlands Botanical Garden ...

Question: Could you give me some guidelines for trimming my hibiscus? It is blooming now. I see that some gardeners like to hedge them like a box, but I would like a more natural look. I appreciate ...

What should I do to improve the growth of the ornamental hibiscus tree that I purchased a couple of years ago? I have been keeping it inside over winter and then putting it outside for the summer.

DEAR JOE: Malabar chestnut plants (Pachira aquatica) are typically trained into tree form with five braided trunks. Sold as “money trees,” the plants are said to symbolize prosperity and good fortune.

A kokio keokeo (white hibiscus) tree in Manoa on Oahu. Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. The ...