Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Origin
Europe
Central United States, Canada
Types
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Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Blue Ash
In Hindi
choy sum
Blue Ash plant
In German
choy sum
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
choy sum
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
choy sum
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
choy sum
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
choy sum
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
choy sum
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
choy sum
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Scrophulariales
Family
Brassicaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Choy Sum and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Choy Sum and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Choy Sum and Blue Ash. Choy Sum doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash doesn't have thorns. Also Choy Sum does not have fragrant flowers. Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Blue Ash
Season and care of Choy Sum and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Blue Ash season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Blue Ash Physical Information
Choy Sum and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Blue Ash are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Blue Ash
Care of Choy Sum and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.