Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Australia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Acacia aneura, Corkwood
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Scrubs, tussock grasslands, Upland savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eye irritation, Headache, Nose Irritation, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used as a dye, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ACACIA aneura
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Mulga, True Mulga
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Mulga
In German
Baum Mallow
Mulga
In French
Arbre Mallow
Mulga
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Mulga
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
mulga
In Portuguese
Mallow
Mulga
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Mulga
In Latin
ligno malvae
Mulga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Mulga Tree
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Mulga Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Mulga Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Mulga Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Mulga Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mulga Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Mulga Tree Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Mulga Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Mulga Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Mulga Tree are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Mulga Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
- Mulga Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Mulga Tree
Care of Tree Mallow and Mulga Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Mulga Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mulga Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.