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Shagbark Hickory and Tree Mallow


What is

Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Tree  

Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada  

Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea  
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory  

Number of Varieties
25  
99+
2  
99+

Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks  
Woodland Garden Canopy  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
4-8  

AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
8-1  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
210.00 cm  
99+
1,830.00 cm  
22

Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
1,220.00 cm  
14

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green, Tan  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
-  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Orbicular  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

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  
Apply 10-10-10 amount  

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
-  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels  

Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Moisturizing  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Poultice  
Analgesic, Antirheumatic  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Sap, Seeds  

Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad  
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower  
Edible, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea  
CARYA ovata  

Common Name
Tree Mallow  
Shagbark Hickory  

In Hindi
Tree Mallow  
Shagbark Hickory  

In German
Baum Mallow  
Shagbark Hickory  

In French
Arbre Mallow  
Caryer ovale  

In Spanish
árbol de la malva  
Shagbark Hickory  

In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα  
Shagbark Hickory  

In Portuguese
Mallow  
Shagbark Hickory  

In Polish
drzewo Mallow  
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY  

In Latin
ligno malvae  
Carya  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Malvales  
Juglandales  

Family
Malvaceae  
Juglandaceae  

Genus
Lavatera  
Carya  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Malveae  
Juglandeae  

Subfamily
Malvoideae  
Juglandoideae  

Number of Species
30  
19  

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Difference Between Tree Mallow and Shagbark Hickory

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Importance of Tree Mallow and Shagbark Hickory

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Compare Facts of Tree Mallow vs Shagbark Hickory

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