Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Black Currant
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Black Currant
In German
Baum Mallow
Black Currant
In French
Arbre Mallow
groseille noire
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
negro Grosella
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Mallow
groselha-preta
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
ligno malvae
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Black Currant
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Black Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Black Currant Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Black Currant are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Black Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Black Currant
Care of Tree Mallow and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Black Currant pruning is done 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.