Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CARYA illinoinensis
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
पेकॉन
In German
Baum Mallow
Pekannuss
In French
Arbre Mallow
Pacanier
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Carya illinoinensis
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Pecan
In Portuguese
Mallow
Nogueira-pecã
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Orzesznik jadalny
In Latin
ligno malvae
Pecan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Juglandales
Family
Malvaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Lavatera
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Pecan
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Pecan season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Pecan Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Pecan are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Pecan
Care of Tree Mallow and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.