Botanical name | Lavatera arborea |
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Plant Care |
![]() Full Sun
Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. ![]() Frost Hardy
Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. ![]() Moderate Watering
Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. ![]() Pruning Required
Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. ![]() Non Indigenous
Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
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Categories | |
Flowers | January February March April August September October November December This plant is covered in masses of pink flowers from spring to autumn. |
Common name(s) | Tree mallow, bush lavatera |
Origin | |
Uses in landscape design | This shrub is ideal for cold gardens in Southern Africa. |
Growth rate | Fast |
Lavatera arborea (Tree mallow, bush lavatera)
- Botanical name: Lavatera arborea
- Common name(s): Tree mallow, bush lavatera
- Categories: Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
A fast-growing evergreen shrub that is ideal for cold gardens. It is covered in masses of pink flowers from spring to autumn.
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Lavatera arborea requirements and features

Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February March April August September October November December
This plant is covered in masses of pink flowers from spring to autumn.