Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Types
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Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
4-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
choy sum
भोज पत्र
In French
choy sum
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
choy sum
Abedul
In Greek
choy sum
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
choy sum
bétula
In Polish
choy sum
Brzoza
In Latin
choy sum
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Birch
Season and care of Choy Sum and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Birch Physical Information
Choy Sum and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Birch are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Birch
Care of Choy Sum and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.