Pest/Disease Resistance: Exceptional Fire Blight Resistance
A steady supply of moisture during the heat of July and August ensures the fruit skins stay elastic enough to handle the rapid juice expansion in the fall and do not split
Adequate air circulation around the tree is important for minimizing the risk of fungal diseases such as peach leaf curl and brown rot
tender branches of saplings
It can still occasionally attract spider mites or psyllids if highly stressed by heat
Althea Rose of Sharon Bushes Pest/Disease Resistance: Exceptional Fire BlightAlthea, 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