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Tree Mallow
Arjuna Tree
About Arjuna Tree and Tree Mallow


What is
Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial  
Perennial  
Type
Tender Perennial  
Tree  
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Africa, South-Eastern Asia  
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea  
Terminalia arjuna  
Number of Varieties
25  
99+
1  
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks  
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
5-9  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
9 - 5  
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
210.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+
Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
45.70 cm  
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum  
Pale Yellow, Yellow green  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan  
Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Light Green  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Green, Light Green  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular  
Oval  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Summer  
Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
Pollution, Drought, Salt  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week  
Needs less watering  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning  
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers  
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Showy  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
No  
Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Fine  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
Sometimes  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Bees, Flies, pollinators  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
conjunctivitis, sneezing  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Making cosmetics  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion  
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice  
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks  
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower  
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea  
Terminalia arjuna  
Common Name
Tree Mallow  
Arjuna  
In Hindi
Tree Mallow  
अर्जुन वृक्ष  
In German
Baum Mallow  
Terminalia arjuna  
In French
Arbre Mallow  
Terminalia arjuna  
In Spanish
árbol de la malva  
Migdałecznik arjuna  
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα  
arjuna  
In Portuguese
Mallow  
Migdałecznik arjuna  
In Polish
drzewo Mallow  
Migdałecznik arjuna  
In Latin
ligno malvae  
arjuna  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
-  
Order
Malvales  
Myrtales  
Family
Malvaceae  
Poaceae  
Genus
Lavatera  
Terminilia  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Malveae  
-  
Subfamily
Malvoideae  
-  
Number of Species
30  
100  
99+
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Properties of Tree Mallow and Arjuna Tree

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Arjuna Tree

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

Tree Mallow and Arjuna Tree Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Arjuna Tree are as follows:

Care of Tree Mallow and Arjuna Tree

Care of Tree Mallow and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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