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About Oklahoma Redbud and Tree Mallow


What is

Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Tree  

Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas  

Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea  
Texas Redbud Eastern Redbud  

Number of Varieties
25  
99+
2  
99+

Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks  
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
6-9  

AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
9-6  

Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
210.00 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
370.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum  
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green, Tan  
Brown, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
Green, Purple, Plum  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Orbicular  
Round  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, 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  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week  
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
-  

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
Beautification, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Poultice  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad  
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea  
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'  

Common Name
Tree Mallow  
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud  

In Hindi
Tree Mallow  
ओकलाहोमा Redbud  

In German
Baum Mallow  
Oklahoma Redbud  

In French
Arbre Mallow  
Oklahoma Redbud  

In Spanish
árbol de la malva  
Oklahoma Redbud  

In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα  
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
Mallow  
Oklahoma Redbud  

In Polish
drzewo Mallow  
Oklahoma Redbud  

In Latin
ligno malvae  
Oklahoma Redbud  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Anthophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Malvales  
Fabales  

Family
Malvaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Lavatera  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Malveae  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
Malvoideae  
Caesalpinioideae  

Number of Species
30  
24  
99+

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Oklahoma Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Oklahoma Redbud

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

Tree Mallow and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:

Care of Tree Mallow and Oklahoma Redbud

Care of Tree Mallow and Oklahoma Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Oklahoma Redbud pruning is done 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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