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
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
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
Upright/Erect
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
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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.