Choy Sum

American Beech

About Choy Sum and American Beech

Choy Sum

American Beech

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada

Types

Japanese beech, European beech

Number of Varieties

518

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

low mountains, shaded woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm500.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow green, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

Needs very little water, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Leaves, Sap, Wood

Other Uses

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

FAGUS grandifolia

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

American Beech

In Hindi

choy sum

अमेरिकन बीच

In German

choy sum

Amerikanische Buche

In French

choy sum

Hêtre à grandes feuilles

In Spanish

choy sum

Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana

In Greek

choy sum

american οξιάς

In Portuguese

choy sum

faia americano

In Polish

choy sum

Buk wielkolistny

In Latin

choy sum

Latin fagi

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Fagales

Family

Brassicaceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Brassica

Fagus

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1813

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and American Beech

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and American Beech

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

Choy Sum and American Beech Physical Information

Choy Sum and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and American Beech are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
American Beech leaf color: Green

Care of Choy Sum and American Beech

Care of Choy Sum and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.