Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Tree Mallow
In German
Red Buckeye
Baum Mallow
In French
Red Buckeye
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
árbol de la malva
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Mallow
In Polish
Red Buckeye
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Red Buckeye
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Tree Mallow
Care of Red Buckeye and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Red Buckeye 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.