Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
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Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
wastelands
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
2b, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Hollyhock Rust, Red blotch, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Inflammation, Respiratory Disorders, Urine infections
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAVATERA 'Barnsley Baby'
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Lavatera
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली पौधा
Silver Birch
In German
Malve
Weißbirke
In French
mauve
Silver Birch
In Spanish
malva
Abedul de plata
In Greek
μολόχα
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
malva
Silver Birch
In Polish
malwa
Silver Birch
In Latin
malva
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lavatera and Silver Birch
Season and care of Lavatera and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Lavatera and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavatera season is Summer and Fall and Silver Birch season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lavatera is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Lavatera is Neutral and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lavatera and Silver Birch Physical Information
Lavatera and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Lavatera height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lavatera and Silver Birch are as follows:
Lavatera flower color: White, Red, Purple and Light Pink
Lavatera leaf color: Green and Light Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Lavatera and Silver Birch
Care of Lavatera and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavatera pruning is done Prune in early summer and Remove dead leaves and Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lavatera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.