Tree Mallow

Tamarind tree

About Tree Mallow and Tamarind tree

Tree Mallow

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Annual, biennial or perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

25100

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Habitat

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-109-11

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AHS Heat Zone

10-8

Sunset Zone

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

210.00 cm1,800.00 cm

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Minimum Width

120.00 cm800.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Violet, Plum

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbicular

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Divison, Seedlings

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water deeply about once a week

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Water soluble fertilizers

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Prevent Soil Erosion

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Poultice

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in chopped mixed salad

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAVATERA arborea

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Tree Mallow

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

Tree Mallow

इमली का पेड़

In German

Baum Mallow

Tamarinde

In French

Arbre Mallow

tamarinier

In Spanish

árbol de la malva

tamarindo

In Greek

δέντρο Μολόχα

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Mallow

tamarindo

In Polish

drzewo Mallow

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

ligno malvae

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Malvales

Fabales

Family

Malvaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Lavatera

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Malvoideae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

30100

1 27800

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Properties of Tree Mallow and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Tamarind tree

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

Tree Mallow and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Tree Mallow and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Tree Mallow and Tamarind tree

Care of Tree Mallow and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.