Tree Mallow

Red Buckeye

About Tree Mallow and Red Buckeye

Tree Mallow

Red Buckeye

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye

Number of Varieties

252

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-105-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

9-5

Sunset Zone

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm370.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

Yellow, Red, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

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

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Leaf Blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Seeds

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute

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

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

AESCULUS pavia

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Red Buckeye

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

Red Buckeye

In German

Baum Mallow

Red Buckeye

In French

Arbre Mallow

Red Buckeye

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

rojo castaño de Indias

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

κόκκινο Buckeye

In Portuguese

Mallow

Red Buckeye

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Red Buckeye

In Latin

ligno malvae

Red Buckeye

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Sapindales

Family

Malvaceae

Hippocastanaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Aesculus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Hippocastanoideae

Number of Species

3020

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Red Buckeye

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Red Buckeye

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

Tree Mallow and Red Buckeye Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Red Buckeye are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Red Buckeye

Care of Tree Mallow and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.