Tree Mallow
Common name
Lavatera arborea, Malva dendromorpha, bush mallow, Cornish tree mallow, lavatera, and velvet tree mallow
Botanical name
Malva arborea
Family
Malvaceae
Details
This robust biennial herb typically grows erect, featuring a solitary stem. Initially covered in fine hair during its youth, the stem matures to a hairless, woody texture at its base. Its large leaves, measuring up to 20cm in width, boast 5-7 lobes and a velvety texture.
The striking deep pink flowers, adorned with purple veins, bloom in clusters at the apex and along the upper segments of the stem, typically from August to May.
After flowering, the plant produces fruit capsules containing 6-8 seeds each, contributing to its propagation.
Native to regions encompassing North-western Africa such as northern Algeria and Tunisia, as well as the Azores, the Madeira Islands, the Canary Islands, and western and southern Europe, Tree mallow thrives in diverse climates.
The striking deep pink flowers, adorned with purple veins, bloom in clusters at the apex and along the upper segments of the stem, typically from August to May.
After flowering, the plant produces fruit capsules containing 6-8 seeds each, contributing to its propagation.
Native to regions encompassing North-western Africa such as northern Algeria and Tunisia, as well as the Azores, the Madeira Islands, the Canary Islands, and western and southern Europe, Tree mallow thrives in diverse climates.
Diameter
1.00
Forest layer
shrub
Height (m)
1-3 meters
Flowers
Pink
Drought tolerance
Evergreen
Shade / Sun
Full sun - part shade
Soil type
Most