Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Ribes rubrum 'White Pearl', Ribes rubrum 'White Icicle'
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Broad-Leaved Forests, shores, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
3-8
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Birds, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
RIBES rubrum 'White Dutch'
Common Name
Tree Mallow
White Currant, Skunk Currant, Pink Currant, Yellow Currant
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
White Currant
In German
Baum Mallow
Weiße Ribisel
In French
Arbre Mallow
Ribes sativum
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
grosella blanca
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
white currant
In Portuguese
Mallow
groselha-branca
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
biała porzeczka
In Latin
ligno malvae
Ribes glandulosum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and White Currant
Season and care of Tree Mallow and White Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and White Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and White Currant season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for White Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Currant is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and White Currant Physical Information
Tree Mallow and White Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas White Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and White Currant are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
White Currant flower color: Green
- White Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and White Currant
Care of Tree Mallow and White Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and White Currant 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 White Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.