Tree Mallow

Limequat

About Tree Mallow and Limequat

Tree Mallow

Limequat

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares

Number of Varieties

253

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

gardens, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1011-12

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-6

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Ovate

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

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

High

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Do not let dry out between waterings

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Less Watering

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

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

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Fiber, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Used As Food, Used in making beverages

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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Limequat

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Limequat

In German

Baum Mallow

Limequat

In French

Arbre Mallow

Limequat

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

Limequat

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Limequat

In Portuguese

Mallow

Limequat

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Limequat

In Latin

ligno malvae

Limequat

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Sapindales

Family

Malvaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Number of Species

301

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Limequat

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Limequat

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

Tree Mallow and Limequat Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Limequat physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Limequat are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Limequat

Care of Tree Mallow and Limequat include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.