Tree Mallow

Leucojum

About Tree Mallow and Leucojum

Tree Mallow

Leucojum

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Leucojum aestivum

Number of Varieties

255

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-10-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm7.60 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm10.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Strap shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

Bulb fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Ants, Bees, pollinators

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Alzheimer’s Disease

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

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

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

Leucojum aestivum

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Leucojum, summer snowflake

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Leucojum

In German

Baum Mallow

Leucojum

In French

Arbre Mallow

Leucojum

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Leucojum

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Leucojum

In Portuguese

Mallow

Leucojum

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Leucojum

In Latin

ligno malvae

Leucojum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Malvales

Liliales

Family

Malvaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Leucojum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

302

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Leucojum

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Leucojum

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

Tree Mallow and Leucojum Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Leucojum are as follows:

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

Care of Tree Mallow and Leucojum

Care of Tree Mallow and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Leucojum pruning is done 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.