Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, Hillside, Open Forest, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Hot Pink
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
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Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water Deeply
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CEANOTHUS x pallidus
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Wild lilac
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Ceanothus
In German
Baum Mallow
Ceanothus
In French
Arbre Mallow
Ceanothus
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Ceanothus
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Ceanothus
In Portuguese
Mallow
Ceanothus
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Ceanothus
In Latin
ligno malvae
Ceanothus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Ceanothus
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Ceanothus is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Ceanothus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Ceanothus season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Ceanothus is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ceanothus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Ceanothus Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Ceanothus physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ceanothus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Ceanothus are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Ceanothus flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Ceanothus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Ceanothus
Care of Tree Mallow and Ceanothus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Ceanothus 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 Ceanothus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.