Chief Kubo’s South Sea Salad Tree

Chief Kubo’s South Sea Salad | Edible Hibiscus | Salad Tree | Abelmoschus Manihot ‘Chief Kubo’s Prize’

Chief Kubo’s South Sea Salad is a lush, heat-loving edible “salad tree” grown for its large, tender leaves that can be harvested over a long season for fresh salads, stir-fries, and soups. The plant forms a vigorous, shrub-like clump with soft, bright green foliage and occasional hibiscus-like blooms, adding both beauty and productivity to edible and ornamental landscapes. In warm climates it thrives as a long-lived perennial, providing abundant leafy harvests wherever rich soil, warmth, and regular moisture are available.

Growing Chief Kubo’s South Sea Salad

• Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates light partial shade, especially in very hot region.
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter to support continuous leafy growth.
• Water: Appreciates consistent moisture; water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to drain well between waterings.
• Maintenance: Pinch or lightly prune growing tips to encourage bushy growth and more leaves; regular harvesting naturally keeps plants compact and productive.
• Wildlife: Occasional hibiscus-like flowers can attract bees and other pollinators, though the plant is primarily grown for foliage.
• Hardiness: Best in warm, frost-free or nearly frost-free climates; typically grown as a perennial in mild regions and as a warm-season annual where frost occurs.

Shipping Info

Chief Kubo’s South Sea Salad Tree are shipped as young plant starts in 4" nursery pots.  The plants can be re-potted after they recover from shipping stress approximately 1 to 2 weeks.