Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Baum Mallow
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Arbre Mallow
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Mallow
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
ligno malvae
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Big leaf Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Tree Mallow and Big leaf Maple
Care of Tree Mallow and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.