Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Trees and shrubs 

Tree mallow

Lavatera maritima

Appearance

Medium-sized bush, semi-evergreen with broad downy leaves and stems. Flowers to 7 cm in width, pink with dark red veining and large central ovary.

Habitat

In wall border at front of house.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023