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
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-9
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
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
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Round
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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, 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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Caesalpinioideae
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:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
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.