Tree Mallow

Giant Reed

About Tree Mallow and Giant Reed

Tree Mallow

Giant Reed

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Grass

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Southern Europe

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Arundo, Carrizo

Number of Varieties

255

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-106-10

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

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 cm18.00 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bonsai

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Bark, Sap

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction

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

Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

ARUNDO donax

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Giant Reed

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

नरकट

In German

Baum Mallow

Pfahlrohr

In French

Arbre Mallow

Arundo donax

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Arundo donax

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Arundo donax

In Portuguese

Mallow

Cana-do-reino

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Lasecznica trzcinowata

In Latin

ligno malvae

Arundo donax

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Angiosperms

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Malvales

Cyperales

Family

Malvaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Arundo

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Commelinids

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

303

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Giant Reed

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Giant Reed

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

Tree Mallow and Giant Reed Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Giant Reed are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Giant Reed flower color:
Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Giant Reed

Care of Tree Mallow and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, 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 Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.