Tree Mallow

Lilacs

About Tree Mallow and Lilacs

Tree Mallow

Lilacs

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Europe, Northern America

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac

Number of Varieties

251000

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-103-7

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm10.00 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm9.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

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

Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

Syringa

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Lilac

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

बकाइन

In German

Baum Mallow

Flieder

In French

Arbre Mallow

lilas

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

lila

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

πασχαλιά

In Portuguese

Mallow

lilás

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

liliowy

In Latin

ligno malvae

lilac

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Lamiales

Family

Malvaceae

Oleaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Syringa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Malveae

Oleeae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

3012

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Lilacs

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Lilacs

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

Tree Mallow and Lilacs Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Lilacs are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Lilacs

Care of Tree Mallow and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.