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
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-9
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
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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, Do Not over Water
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Hippocastanoideae
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.