Birch

Tree Mallow

About Birch and Tree Mallow

Birch

Tree Mallow

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Annual, biennial or perennial

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea

Number of Varieties

6025

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Habitat

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

Cliffs, Maritime Rocks

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-78-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

10-8

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,219.20 cm210.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm120.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Tan

Pink, Violet, Plum

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Orbicular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Medium

Water deeply about once a week

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Pinching, Shearing, Thinning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Water soluble fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Birds, Insects

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

allergic reaction, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Poultice

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Used in paper industry

Used in chopped mixed salad

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

LAVATERA arborea

Common Name

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

Tree Mallow

In Hindi

भोज पत्र

Tree Mallow

In German

Birke

Baum Mallow

In French

Arbre de bouleau

Arbre Mallow

In Spanish

Abedul

árbol de la malva

In Greek

Birch Tree

δέντρο Μολόχα

In Portuguese

bétula

Mallow

In Polish

Brzoza

drzewo Mallow

In Latin

Caerulus

ligno malvae

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Malvales

Family

Betulaceae

Malvaceae

Genus

Betula

Lavatera

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Malveae

Subfamily

Carpinaceae

Malvoideae

Number of Species

3430

1 27800

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Properties of Birch and Tree Mallow

Wondering what are the properties of Birch and Tree Mallow? We provide you with everything About Birch and Tree Mallow. Birch doesn't have thorns and Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns. Also Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Birch has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat and Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pollen and Sore Throat. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Birch and Tree Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Birch and Tree Mallow

Season and care of Birch and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Birch and Tree Mallow Physical Information

Birch and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Tree Mallow are as follows:

Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green

Care of Birch and Tree Mallow

Care of Birch and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.