Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Farms, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
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 frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Orange
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
नारंगी
In German
Baum Mallow
Orange
In French
Arbre Mallow
Orange
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
naranja
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Πορτοκάλι
In Portuguese
Mallow
laranja
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Pomarańczowy
In Latin
ligno malvae
aurantiaco
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Orange
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Orange season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Orange is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Orange is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Orange Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Orange are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Orange flower color: White
- Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Orange
Care of Tree Mallow and Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Orange 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 Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.