Family: Malvaceae

An ornamental tree with a rounded crown packed dense with leaves. Commonly called maga, it is native to Puerto Rico. It typically flowers in the Summer and fall months. A member of the Malvaceae family, maga flowers resemble hibiscus.

Maga may have intrusive roots, which make it not desirable for a street or sidewalk planting. It is low maintenance and drops little to no litter.

Plant Uses:

• Ornamental
• Privacy / screening
• Specimen

Plant Dangers:

• No dangers

High Risk Traits:

• Naturalized outside native range
  
• Intentionally planted as ornamental/shade tree
  
• Dispersed by birds and fruit bats
  
• Seeds survive gut passage
  
• Shade-tolerant
  
• Host for cotton pest (Pectinophora gossypiella)
  
• Congeneric species are weedy

Low Risk Traits:

• No spines, thorns, or burrs
  
• Non-toxic to animals and humans
  
• No vegetative reproduction
  
• Low seed production
  
• No persistent seed bank
  
• No resprouting or coppicing