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Tree Mallow
Birch
About Birch and Tree Mallow


What is
Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial  
Biennial  
Type
Tender Perennial  
Tree  
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean  
-  
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea  
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii  
Number of Varieties
25  
99+
60  
99+
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks  
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10  
4-7  
AHS Heat Zone
10-8  
7-1  
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16  
Habit
Upright/Erect  
Pyramidal  
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
210.00 cm  
99+
1,219.20 cm  
34
Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
762.00 cm  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum  
Yellow, Tan  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  
Fruit Color
Green, Tan  
Bronze, Sandy Brown  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green  
-  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green  
-  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green  
Yellow, Red, Orange  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
-  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Orbicular  
Heart-shaped  
Thorns
No  
No  
Season
Plant Season
Summer  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  
Early Spring  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  
Tolerances
Drought  
-  
Care
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week  
Average Water Needs, Medium  
In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  
In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  
In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning  
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  
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free  
Red blotch  
Plant Tolerance
Drought  
-  
Facts
Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  
Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No  
No  
Edible Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No  
No  
Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  
Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  
Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  
Showy Bark
No  
Yes  
Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Medium  
Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  
Evergreen
No  
No  
Invasive
No  
No  
Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies  
Ants, Birds, Insects  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation  
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat  
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden  
-  
Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin, Skin Problems  
Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion  
Air purification, Shadow Tree  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Poultice  
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves  
Whole plant  
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad  
Used in paper industry  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea  
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'  
Common Name
Tree Mallow  
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch  
In Hindi
Tree Mallow  
भोज पत्र  
In German
Baum Mallow  
Birke  
In French
Arbre Mallow  
Arbre de bouleau  
In Spanish
árbol de la malva  
Abedul  
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα  
Birch Tree  
In Portuguese
Mallow  
bétula  
In Polish
drzewo Mallow  
Brzoza  
In Latin
ligno malvae  
Caerulus  
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Order
Malvales  
Fagales  
Family
Malvaceae  
Betulaceae  
Genus
Lavatera  
Betula  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Tribe
Malveae  
-  
Subfamily
Malvoideae  
Carpinaceae  
Number of Species
30  
34  
99+
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Properties of Tree Mallow and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Tree Mallow and Birch? We provide you with everything About Tree Mallow and Birch. Tree Mallow doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Tree Mallow does not have fragrant flowers. Tree Mallow has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation and Birch has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Skin irritation. 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 Tree Mallow and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Birch

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

Tree Mallow and Birch Physical Information

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

Care of Tree Mallow and Birch

Care of Tree Mallow and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and 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. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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