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About Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum


About Choy Sum and Blackjack Oak


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Annual  

Type
Tree  
Vegetable  

Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal  
Europe  

Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak  
-  

Number of Varieties
600  
18
5  

Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas  
agricultural areas, Moist Soils  

USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9  
4-10  

AHS Heat Zone
7-5  
9-3  

Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,286.00 cm  
18
15.20 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
1,219.20 cm  
15
15.70 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Red, Yellow green  
Yellow  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna  
Sienna, Black  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray  
Green, Light Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray  
White, Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
broad, flat  
Oval  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring  
Spring, Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs  
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Type
Loam  
Clay, 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  
Remove dead or diseased plant parts  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer  

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch  
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil  

Facts

Flowers
No  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
-  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Caterpillar, Mites  

Allergy
Pollen  
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
-  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife  
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps  
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium  

Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood  
Leaf Stalks, Leaves  

Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal  
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora  
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)  

Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak  
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi  

In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree  
choy sum  

In German
Blackjack Oak Tree  
choy sum  

In French
Blackjack Oak Tree  
choy sum  

In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree  
choy sum  

In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree  
choy sum  

In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho  
choy sum  

In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree  
choy sum  

In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno  
choy sum  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fagales  
Capparales  

Family
Fagaceae  
Brassicaceae  

Genus
Quercus  
Brassica  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
60  
18  
99+

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Properties of Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum. Blackjack Oak doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Blackjack Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Blackjack Oak has allergic reactions like Pollen and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Pollen. 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 Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum

Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.

Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum Physical Information

Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum are as follows:

Care of Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum

Care of Blackjack Oak and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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