Arbutus

Tree Mallow

About Arbutus and Tree Mallow

Arbutus

Tree Mallow

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual, biennial or perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Number of Varieties

1225

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-98-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

10-8

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm210.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Pink, Violet, Plum

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Orbicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Water deeply about once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Poultice

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Leaves

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used in chopped mixed salad

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

LAVATERA arborea

Common Name

Arbutus

Tree Mallow

In Hindi

सदाबहार

Tree Mallow

In German

Erdbeerbaum

Baum Mallow

In French

arbousier

Arbre Mallow

In Spanish

Arbitus

árbol de la malva

In Greek

κουμαριά

δέντρο Μολόχα

In Portuguese

árbuto

Mallow

In Polish

mącznik

drzewo Mallow

In Latin

arbutus

ligno malvae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Malvales

Family

Ericaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Lavatera

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Malvoideae

Number of Species

830

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Tree Mallow

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Tree Mallow. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arbutus and Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Tree Mallow

Season and care of Arbutus and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Arbutus and Tree Mallow Physical Information

Arbutus and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Tree Mallow are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green

Care of Arbutus and Tree Mallow

Care of Arbutus and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.