Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Twigs
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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
desert broom
In German
Baum Mallow
Wüste Besen
In French
Arbre Mallow
desert broom
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
escoba del desierto
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
desert broom
In Portuguese
Mallow
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
desert broom
In Latin
ligno malvae
desert broom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Desert Broom
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Desert Broom season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Desert Broom Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Desert Broom are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Desert Broom
Care of Tree Mallow and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.