Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
Tree Mallow
In German
Zeder
Baum Mallow
In French
Encens Cedar
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
árbol de la malva
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Mallow
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
incensum Cedar
ligno malvae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Malvaceae
Genus
Calocedrus
Lavatera
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Tree Mallow
Care of Incense Cedar and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Incense Cedar 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.