Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
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
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Stomach burn
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
BERBERIS soulieana
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Barberry
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Burberry
In German
Baum Mallow
Burberry
In French
Arbre Mallow
Burberry
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Burberry
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Burberry
In Portuguese
Mallow
Burberry
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
kwaśnica
In Latin
ligno malvae
Barberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Ranunculales
Family
Malvaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Tree Mallow and Barberry
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Barberry? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Barberry. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Barberry doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Barberry 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 Barberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Barberry
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Barberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Barberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Barberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Barberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Barberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Barberry Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Barberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Barberry are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Barberry flower color: Yellow
- Barberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Barberry
Care of Tree Mallow and Barberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.