Lavatera arborea Tree Mallow (Malvaceae)

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Lavatera arborea
Tree Mallow
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The Lavatera arborea plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Malvaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Tree Mallow.

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Latin Name:  Lavatera arborea
Common Name:  Tree Mallow
Family:  Malvaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Maritime rocks or waste ground by the sea, to 150 metres[17].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown plant, succeeding in any ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade[1, 187]. Prefers a light well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun[200]. A soil that is too rich encourages foliar growth at the expense of flowering[200]. Tolerates maritime exposure[200]. Plants are very fast-growing and often flower in their first year from seed[200]. They flower so freely in their second year that they normally die afterwards, though they sometimes perennate[200]. When well sited, this species usually self-sows freely[200]. There are some named forms developed for their ornamental value[200].

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