Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
Sorbus aucuparia
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Rowan, Mountain ash
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
रोवाण पौधा
In German
Baum Mallow
Rowan Tree
In French
Arbre Mallow
Rowan Tree
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Rowan Tree
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Rowan Tree
In Portuguese
Mallow
Árvore de Rowan
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Rowan Tree
In Latin
ligno malvae
Rowan ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Rowan Tree
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Rowan Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Rowan Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Rowan Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Rowan Tree Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Rowan Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Rowan Tree are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Rowan Tree flower color: White
- Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Rowan Tree
Care of Tree Mallow and Rowan Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.