Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Prunus persica var. nucipersica
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Nectarine
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
nectarine
In German
Baum Mallow
Nektarine
In French
Arbre Mallow
nectarine
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
nectarina
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Mallow
nectarina
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
nektarowy
In Latin
ligno malvae
nectarine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Nectarine
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Nectarine season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Nectarine Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Nectarine are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Nectarine
Care of Tree Mallow and Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.