Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
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Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Silver Maple
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Silver Maple
In German
Baum Mallow
Silver Maple
In French
Arbre Mallow
érable argenté
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
arce plateado
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Mallow
plátano de prata
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Silver Maple
In Latin
ligno malvae
Acer
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Silver Maple
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Silver Maple season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Silver Maple Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Silver Maple are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Silver Maple
Care of Tree Mallow and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.