Tree Mallow

Lemonbalm

About Tree Mallow and Lemonbalm

Tree Mallow

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Southern Europe

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

255

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-104-9

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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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 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

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm45.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Bees

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

MELISSA officinalis

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

नींबू बाम

In German

Baum Mallow

Lemonbalm

In French

Arbre Mallow

mélisse

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Lemonbalm

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Lemonbalm

In Portuguese

Mallow

Lemonbalm

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Lemonbalm

In Latin

ligno malvae

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Lamiales

Family

Malvaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

304

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Lemonbalm

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Lemonbalm

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

Tree Mallow and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Lemonbalm

Care of Tree Mallow and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.