Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mareer, Manjak
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Oval
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Root rot, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CORDIA subcordata
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Cordia subcordata
Tree Mallow
In German
Cordia subcordata
Baum Mallow
In French
Cordia subcordata
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Cordia subcordata
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Cordia subcordata
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Cordia subcordata
Mallow
In Polish
Cordia subcordata
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Cordia subcordata
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Boraginaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Kou and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Kou and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Kou and Tree Mallow. Kou doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Kou does not have fragrant flowers. Kou has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting and Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Throat itching and Vomiting. 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 Kou and Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kou and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Kou and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Kou and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kou and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Kou and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Kou and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Kou and Tree Mallow
Care of Kou and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Kou 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.