Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
India
Types
it is a type of birch
Green cardamom, Black cardamom
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Forests, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Dark Red, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
Mosaic viruses, Nematodes, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antioxidants, Aphrodisiac, Cold, Diuretic, Fights Depression
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Pods, Seeds
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
ELETTARIA cardamomum
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Cardamom
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
इलायची
In German
Yellow Birch
Kardamom
In French
bouleau jaune
Cardamome
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
Cardamomo
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
Κάρδαμο
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Cardamomo
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Kardamon
In Latin
Birch flavum
Cardamom
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
Zingiberales
Family
Betulaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Yellow Birch and Cardamom
Wondering what are the properties of Yellow Birch and Cardamom? We provide you with everything About Yellow Birch and Cardamom. Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns and Cardamom doesn't have thorns. Also Yellow Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Yellow Birch has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin rash and Cardamom has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Skin rash. 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 Yellow Birch and Cardamom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Cardamom
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Cardamom is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Cardamom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cardamom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Cardamom is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Cardamom is Neutral.
Yellow Birch and Cardamom Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Cardamom physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Cardamom height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Cardamom are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cardamom flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
- Cardamom leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Cardamom
Care of Yellow Birch and Cardamom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Cardamom pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardamom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.