Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Juneberry
In German
Baum Mallow
Felsenbirnen
In French
Arbre Mallow
Amélanchier
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Amelanchier
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Mallow
Amelanchier
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Świdośliwa
In Latin
ligno malvae
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Lavatera
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Juneberry
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Juneberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Juneberry Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Juneberry are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Juneberry
Care of Tree Mallow and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.