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Tree Mallow

Lavatera Maritima

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Overview

The Mediterranean Tree Mallow (Lavatera maritima) is a fast-growing, semi-evergreen shrub boasting grey-green leaves and striking, pale lavender to rosy-pink blooms with darker veins. Thriving in full sun, it typically reaches 6-8 feet tall and wide, adding a lush silhouette to any landscape. Drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for coastal settings requiring minimal maintenance. Blooms abundantly from summer to fall, attracting pollinators to the garden. USDA zones 8-10.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full; or as a hedging plant to fully embrace its lush appearance and structural beauty

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub
Family: Malvaceae

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Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — The Mediterranean Tree Mallow; install it as a focal point

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — pale lavender to rosy-pink blooms with darker veins; this plant asks for minimal maintenance, image 53

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — making it a delightful choice for a low-effort; drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for coastal, image 69

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — The blooms are a captivating lavender to rose-pink hue with striations leading to a darker center; blooms abundantly from

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — Drought tolerant once established

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — The Mediterranean Tree Mallow (Lavatera maritima) is a fast-growing; thriving in full sun, it typically reaches, image 76

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — regular pruning in late winter or early spring will encourage bushier growth and enhance flowering; is an, image 66

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — though it is well adapted to cope with coastal conditions, image 38

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — though it is well adapted to cope with coastal conditions

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — The Mediterranean Tree Mallow (Lavatera maritima) is a fast-growing; thriving in full sun, it typically reaches, image 51

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — The foliage is as attractive as the flowers

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — high-impact garden feature

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — Install it as a focal point; making it a delightful choice for a low-effort, image 71

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — The Mediterranean Tree Mallow

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — high-impact garden feature; the blooms are a captivating lavender to rose-pink hue with striations leading to a, image 95

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full; or as a hedging plant to fully embrace its lush appearance and structural, image 75

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — The Mediterranean Tree Mallow (Lavatera maritima) is a fast-growing; thriving in full sun, it typically reaches 6-8 feet tall

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — pale lavender to rosy-pink blooms with darker veins

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — Drought tolerant once established; regular pruning in late winter or early spring will encourage bushier growth, image 92

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — capable of reaching heights of 6 to 8 feet with a spread of 4 to 6 feet; drought tolerant once established

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — this plant asks for minimal maintenance; lavender and multi-colored and pink flowers in the garden

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — Blooms abundantly from summer to fall, attracting pollinators to the garden; including salt spray and sandy soils, image 81

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub for full

Tree Mallow (Lavatera Maritima) — or as a hedging plant to fully embrace its lush appearance and structural beauty; the Mediterranean Tree Mallow, image 97

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