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Lavatera
assurgentifolia ~ Tree Mallow or Island Mallow
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| Lavatera assurgentifolia
is native to the Channel Islands off Southern California. The Tree
Mallow will readily grow to 10 feet tall and 20 feet or more in
width. It tends to be rather weak stemmed and will flop rather than
grow much taller. Stems will root if left in contact with the ground
for a season or more. I accidentally layered a branch by stacking
compost over it. Fortunately for the sake of using this plant in
most yards it can be trimmed very aggressively and comes out looking
great. Early Spring and Fall cuttings root easily. Our plants
have not been touched by temperatures that dipped into the low 20's.
Lavatera assurgentifolia just kept blooming straight through the whole
season. Lavatera purisima is a
cultivar with this plant as one of its parents. Plants will grow in
light shade to full sun.
High resolution images of
Lavatera assurgentifolia are available.
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