Tree Mallow

Arbutus

About Tree Mallow and Arbutus

Tree Mallow

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Number of Varieties

2512

0 40000

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-107-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Arbutus

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

सदाबहार

In German

Baum Mallow

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Arbre Mallow

arbousier

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Arbitus

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Mallow

árbuto

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

mącznik

In Latin

ligno malvae

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Ericales

Family

Malvaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

308

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Arbutus. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Tree Mallow and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Arbutus

Season and care of Tree Mallow and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Arbutus season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Tree Mallow and Arbutus Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Arbutus are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Arbutus

Care of Tree Mallow and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.