Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
-
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
European plum, Gages, Japanese plum
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Moist Soils, Sandy areas, Wet ground
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, White
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Violet, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Burgundy, Bronze, Ivory
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Orbicular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Moderate
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
Well drained
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Beetles, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Brain disease, Cancer, Cellular Health, constipation, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS domestica 'Brooks'
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Plum
Tree Mallow
In German
Pflaume
Baum Mallow
In French
prune
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
ciruela
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Δαμάσκηνο
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
ameixa
Mallow
In Polish
Śliwka
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Plum
ligno malvae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Malvoideae
Properties of Plum and Tree Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Plum and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Plum and Tree Mallow. Plum has thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Plum has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, Throat itching and Vomiting and Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Hives, Swelling, 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 Plum and Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Plum and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Plum and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Plum and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Plum season is Early Spring and Late Winter and Tree Mallow season is Early Spring and Late Winter. The type of soil for Plum is Clay, Sandy and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Plum is Acidic and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Plum and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Plum and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Plum height is 609.60 cm and width 457.20 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Plum and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Care of Plum and Tree Mallow
Care of Plum and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Plum 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 Plum needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.