Tree Mallow

Peppertree

About Tree Mallow and Peppertree

Tree Mallow

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

South America

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

25100

0 40000

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-108-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

12-8

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

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Peppertree

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Peppertree

In German

Baum Mallow

Peppertree

In French

Arbre Mallow

Peppertree

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

peppertree

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

Peppertree

In Portuguese

Mallow

Peppertree

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Peppertree

In Latin

ligno malvae

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Sapindales

Family

Malvaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

30600

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Peppertree

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Peppertree

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

Tree Mallow and Peppertree Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Peppertree are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Peppertree

Care of Tree Mallow and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.