Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
6-9
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
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
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
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
choy sum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
choy sum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
choy sum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
choy sum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
choy sum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
choy sum
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
choy sum
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
choy sum
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Choy Sum and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Choy Sum and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Choy Sum and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Choy Sum and Blackjack Oak
Care of Choy Sum and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.