Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
World/Pandemic
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Shape and thin as needed
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Culinary use
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ABUTILON pictum
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
भारतीय मैलो
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
indische Malve
Schwarze Birke
In French
Mallow indienne
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
malva india
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
Ινδικό Μολόχα
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Mallow indiana
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Indyjski Mallow
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
vitifolium
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Malveae
Not Available
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Mallow and Black Birch
Season and care of Indian Mallow and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Mallow and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Mallow and Black Birch Physical Information
Indian Mallow and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Mallow and Black Birch are as follows:
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Indian Mallow and Black Birch
Care of Indian Mallow and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.