Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
it is a type of birch
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Hillside, Mountain tops
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Yellow Birch
In German
Baum Mallow
Yellow Birch
In French
Arbre Mallow
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Mallow
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
żółte brzozy
In Latin
ligno malvae
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Yellow Birch season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Yellow Birch
Care of Tree Mallow and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.