Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
-
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Tabebuia
Tree Mallow
In German
Tabebuia
Baum Mallow
In French
Tabebuia
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Tabebuia
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Tabebuia
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Mallow
In Polish
Tabebuia
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Tabebuia
ligno malvae
Family
Bignoniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Tabebuia and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Tabebuia and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Tabebuia and Tree Mallow
Care of Tabebuia and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Tabebuia 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.