Choy Sum

Black Birch

About Choy Sum and Black Birch

Choy Sum

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Biennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

540

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-9

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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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm2,133.60 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

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

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

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)

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

choy sum

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

choy sum

Schwarze Birke

In French

choy sum

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

choy sum

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

choy sum

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

choy sum

Bétula Preto

In Polish

choy sum

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

choy sum

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Fagales

Family

Brassicaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Brassica

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1840

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Black Birch

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

Choy Sum and Black Birch Physical Information

Choy Sum and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Black Birch are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Choy Sum and Black Birch

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