I planted a hibiscus tree last year, when will new growth appear after a winter in Indiana?

I did not cover it over the winter but it is some what protected by our garage. It just looks as though it may not have made it through the winter. I want to find out when foliage should appear so I do not pull it out to replace and then find out it may still be alive.

I planted a hibiscus tree last year, when will new growth appear after a winter in Indiana?
according to the type.





tropical- died a long time ago and wont be comming up unless your temps werent lower than 25 all winter.





temperate- this is a cold hardy hibiscus most white and red some pink and yellow. dull leaves and will not come up till early or mud summer.





you can tell the difference by





tropical hibiscus- glossy leaves and flowers that die after one day and are replaced with new ones the next





temperate hibiscus- dull leaves light green. Large flowers that last many daya and are replaced with new ones.
Reply:I have never heard of a hardy hibiscus tree. I am in OH and the ones I see are tropical house plants. I'd just put it in the sun and water it. You might get lucky, but I doubt it.
Reply:My Hibiscus tree has just starting to show beginnings of growth at the root area the past two days in Missouri. Be patient and hopefully yours will start soon also.
Reply:wait a bit longer, the one I've had for about three or more years is just beginning to start to show signs of life
Reply:Sorry to bring the bad news but it might never come back... they sure don't survive the winter in Chicago.