Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Western United States, Canada
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Pinus lambertiana
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Water three times weekly in summer
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
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
27-3-3 ratio, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Blister Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Douglas squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Carminative, Laxative, Opthalmic, Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Adhesive, Used as a chewing gum, Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
PINUS lambertiana
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Sugar pine, Sugar cone pine
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Sugar Pine
In German
Baum Mallow
Sugar Pine
In French
Arbre Mallow
Sugar Pine
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Sugar Pine
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Sugar Pine
In Portuguese
Mallow
Sugar Pine
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Sugar Pine
In Latin
ligno malvae
Pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Malvoideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Sugar Pine doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Sugar Pine 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 Sugar Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Sugar Pine season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Pine is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sugar Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine are as follows:
Care of Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine
Care of Tree Mallow and Sugar Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Sugar Pine pruning is done 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 Sugar Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.