Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Malva sylvestris
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Pyramidal
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Green
White, Purple, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
anti-inflammatory, Burns, Eczema, Gastritis, Inflammation, Insect Bites, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
Malva Neglecta
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Common Mallow
In Hindi
Silver Birch
malva neglecta
In German
Weißbirke
malva neglecta
In French
Silver Birch
malva neglecta
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
Malva neglecta
In Greek
Silver Birch
Malva neglecta
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
malva neglecta
In Polish
Silver Birch
Ślaz zaniedbany
In Latin
Argentum Birch
neglecta malva
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Betuloideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Silver Birch and Common Mallow
Season and care of Silver Birch and Common Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Common Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Common Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Common Mallow is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Birch and Common Mallow Physical Information
Silver Birch and Common Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Common Mallow height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Common Mallow are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Common Mallow flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
- Common Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Common Mallow
Care of Silver Birch and Common Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Mallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.