Tree Mallow

Satsuma

About Tree Mallow and Satsuma

Tree Mallow

Satsuma

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

China, Japan

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Number of Varieties

256

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Subtropical climates

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-108-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

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

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Green, Orange, Orange Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Acicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

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 Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Budding, Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium

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

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot

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

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Agroforestry, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

CITRUS unshiu

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

satsuma

In German

Baum Mallow

satsuma

In French

Arbre Mallow

satsuma

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

satsuma

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

satsuma

In Portuguese

Mallow

satsuma

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

Satsuma

In Latin

ligno malvae

Satsuma

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Sapindales

Family

Malvaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Citreae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Citroideae

Number of Species

3016

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Satsuma

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Satsuma

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

Tree Mallow and Satsuma Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Satsuma are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Satsuma flower color: White
Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Satsuma

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