Tree Mallow

Carissa

About Tree Mallow and Carissa

Tree Mallow

Carissa

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Southern Africa

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas

Number of Varieties

2520

0 40000

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Coastal Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm90.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Light Red

Leaf Color in Spring

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

Elliptic and Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Shade areas

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

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

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

CARISSA macrocarpa

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Carissia

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Carissa

In German

Baum Mallow

carissa

In French

Arbre Mallow

carissa

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

carissa

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

carissa

In Portuguese

Mallow

carissa

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

carissa

In Latin

ligno malvae

carissa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Gentianales

Family

Malvaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Carissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Carisseae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

30100

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Carissa

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Carissa

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

Tree Mallow and Carissa Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Carissa are as follows:

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

Care of Tree Mallow and Carissa

Care of Tree Mallow and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.