Tree Mallow

China Aster

About Tree Mallow and China Aster

Tree Mallow

China Aster

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

China

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Ribbon series, Milady aster

Number of Varieties

2535

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Cold Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-103-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm20.30 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

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

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Alternate Days

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loamy, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

Compost, Well-rotted manure

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

fungus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double, Semi-Double

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

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant

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, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

CALLISTEPHUS chinensis

Common Name

Tree Mallow

China Aster

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

चीन एस्टर

In German

Baum Mallow

China Aster

In French

Arbre Mallow

Chine Aster

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

aster de China

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Κίνα Aster

In Portuguese

Mallow

China Aster

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Chiny Aster

In Latin

ligno malvae

Sinis Aster

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Asterales

Family

Malvaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Lavatera

Callistephus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Astereae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

3015

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and China Aster

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and China Aster

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

Tree Mallow and China Aster Physical Information

Tree Mallow and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and China Aster are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green

Care of Tree Mallow and China Aster

Care of Tree Mallow and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.