Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Types
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Eastern Austrian Pine, Western Austrian Pine
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-8
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
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PINUS nigra
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
European Black Pine
In Hindi
choy sum
Austrian Pine
In German
choy sum
Schwarzkiefer
In French
choy sum
Pin noir d'Autriche
In Spanish
choy sum
pino salgareño
In Greek
choy sum
Η αυστριακή πεύκα
In Portuguese
choy sum
Pinheiro-larício
In Polish
choy sum
Sosna czarna
In Latin
choy sum
Austrian Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Austrian Pine
Season and care of Choy Sum and Austrian Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Austrian Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Austrian Pine season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Austrian Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Austrian Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Austrian Pine Physical Information
Choy Sum and Austrian Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Austrian Pine height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Austrian Pine are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Austrian Pine flower color: Green
- Austrian Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Choy Sum and Austrian Pine
Care of Choy Sum and Austrian Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Austrian Pine pruning is done 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 Austrian Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.