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Lavatera assurgentiflora

Island Tree Mallow

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This is a fast growing, evergreen, flowering shrub that works great as a foundation planting or windbreak. They require little maintenance other than occasional shearing to keep it dense.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Width Range

6-12'

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink, Red, White

Flower Season

Summer, Constant

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Screen, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.