Tree Mallow

Chinquapin

About Tree Mallow and Chinquapin

Tree Mallow

Chinquapin

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Castanea pumila

Number of Varieties

258

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Hillside, Ridges

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-105-9

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

9-5

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White, Light Yellow, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Light Green, Chartreuse

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Gray Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Gold, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Prune in early spring, 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

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

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Headache, Treating fever

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaves, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences

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

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

CASTANEA pumila

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Chinquapin

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

बौना शाहबलूत

In German

Baum Mallow

Zwergkastanien

In French

Arbre Mallow

châtaignier nain

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

el castaño enano

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

νάνος καστανιάς

In Portuguese

Mallow

νάνος καστανιάς

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

krasnolud kasztan

In Latin

ligno malvae

P. castaneis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Fagales

Family

Malvaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Castanea

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Cherokee

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Cassidinae

Number of Species

306

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Chinquapin

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Chinquapin

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

Tree Mallow and Chinquapin Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Chinquapin physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Chinquapin are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Chinquapin

Care of Tree Mallow and Chinquapin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.