Tree Mallow

Kou

About Tree Mallow and Kou

Tree Mallow

Kou

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Mareer, Manjak

Number of Varieties

2515

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Saline Soils, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1010-15

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm760.00 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm670.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Light Green, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Oval

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

Medium

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

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Average Water Needs

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

Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Root rot, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought and Salt

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

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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

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Making cosmetics, used as a dye

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Acne, Aging, Hair Loss

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, 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

Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

CORDIA subcordata

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Cordia subcordata

In German

Baum Mallow

Cordia subcordata

In French

Arbre Mallow

Cordia subcordata

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Cordia subcordata

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Cordia subcordata

In Portuguese

Mallow

Cordia subcordata

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Cordia subcordata

In Latin

ligno malvae

Cordia subcordata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Lamiales

Family

Malvaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Cordia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

301

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Kou

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Kou

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

Tree Mallow and Kou Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Kou are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
Kou leaf color: Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Kou

Care of Tree Mallow and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.