Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
gardens, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-12
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
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.