Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
8-10
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
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
Pink, Violet, Plum
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Double-toothed, serrated
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water more in summer
Water deeply about once a week
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BETULA pendula
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
Silver Birch
Tree Mallow
In German
Weißbirke
Baum Mallow
In French
Silver Birch
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Abedul de plata
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Silver Birch
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Silver Birch
Mallow
In Polish
Silver Birch
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Argentum Birch
ligno malvae
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 Tree Mallow
Season and care of Silver Birch and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Birch and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Birch is Loam and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Silver Birch and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Silver Birch and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Birch and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Silver Birch flower color: Green
Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Silver Birch and Tree Mallow
Care of Silver Birch and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Birch pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Silver 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.