Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, moist forests
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Orbicular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PYRUS communis
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Pear
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
नाशपाती
Tree Mallow
In German
Birne
Baum Mallow
In French
Poire
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Pera
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Αχλάδι
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Pera
Mallow
In Polish
Gruszka
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Orbis
ligno malvae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pear and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Pear and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Pear and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pear season is Early Spring and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Early Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pear is Loamy, Sandy and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pear is Acidic and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pear and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Pear and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Pear and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Pear flower color: White
Pear leaf color: Light Pink and Red, Green, Light Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Pear and Tree Mallow
Care of Pear and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Pear 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.