tree mallow
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L. maritima is a medium-sized semi-evergreen subshrub with downy grey palmate leaves and stems. Flowers to 7cm in width, pink or lilac with purple veins and eye
Scientific classification
- Species
- tree mallow (Malva subovata)
- Genus
- Malva
- Family
- Malvaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of tree mallow
Distribution map
Southwestern Europe, Northern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of tree mallow
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tree mallow care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut down growth in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by taking softwood cuttings in spring or by seed sown in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Shelter from cold, drying winds in frost-prone areas. Often short-lived
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be subject to stem rot, soil-borne fungal diseases and a rust
Pests
Generally pest-free
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