Tree Mallow. Lavatera maritima, Mallow Family: ( Malvaceae ), Tree Mallow. Also called: . We wish to thank Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia for some of the information on this page. We share images and information with Wikipedia. This is a very popular landscaping plant in the lower elevations of arizona and it is considered an evergreen deciduous shrub. It is a a soft - branched shrub growing to up to about 6 feet tall and about 5 - 6 feet wide. Quick Notes: Height: Height to about 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Leaves: The leaves are alternately (one per node), subtended by two stipules. They are tomentose, simple, sub-orbicular, palmately 5-lobed and crenate. They are 5 cm wide and 4 cm long. The leaves near the base of the plant have round, shallow lobes. Flowers: The light purple flower consists of an epicalyx of 3 segments, a calyx of 5 sepals, a corolla of 5 petals, an androecium and a gynoecium. The outer parts of the petals are a pale purple to white, with darker veins. The veins converge and darken to make the base a medium-deep purple. Flowering Time: Mid February - November. Found: Native of the Western Mediterranean Basin. Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F) Soil pH requirements: 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Sun Exposure: Full Sun Elevation: 0 - 1,800 Feet. Habitat: Alkaline, well-drained/light soils. An ideal Xeriscape Landscape Plant throughout lower elevations in Arizona. Miscellaneous: Flowering Photos Taken March 24, 2003. Glendale, Arizona. Frost can kill it.

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