Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Sandy
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Malva Neglecta
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Common Mallow
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
malva neglecta
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
malva neglecta
Erdbeerbaum
In French
malva neglecta
arbousier
In Spanish
Malva neglecta
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Malva neglecta
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
malva neglecta
medronheiro
In Polish
Ślaz zaniedbany
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
neglecta malva
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree. Common Mallow doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Common Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Common Mallow has allergic reactions like Not Available and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Mallow season is Not Available and Strawberry Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree
Care of Common Mallow and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.