Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Minneola, Nova, Orlando
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Hillside, Low Elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Orange, Orange Red
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
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Abdominal Disease, Digestion problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Added to salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
CITRUS x tangelo
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Tangelo
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Tangelo
In German
Baum Mallow
Minneola (Zitrusfrucht)
In French
Arbre Mallow
Tangelo
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Tangelo
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Tangelo
In Portuguese
Mallow
fruta cítrica formada pelo cruzamento de pomelo e tangerina
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Tangelo
In Latin
ligno malvae
Tangelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Sapindales
Family
Malvaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Tangelo
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Tangelo is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Tangelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Tangelo season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Tangelo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tangelo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Tangelo Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Tangelo physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Tangelo height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Tangelo are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Tangelo flower color: White
- Tangelo leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Tangelo
Care of Tree Mallow and Tangelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Tangelo 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 Tangelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.