Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mexico, Central America
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Not Available
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Heterocentron
In German
Baum Mallow
Heterocentron
In French
Arbre Mallow
Heterocentron
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Heterocentron
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
Mallow
Heterocentron
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Heterocentron
In Latin
ligno malvae
Heterocentron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Lavatera
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Spanish Shawl season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Spanish Shawl
Care of Tree Mallow and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.