Choy Sum

River Birch

About Choy Sum and River Birch

Choy Sum

River Birch

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

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

Types

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-9

0 99

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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 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm1,220.00 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

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

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

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

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed

Fertilizers

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae

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

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Erosion control, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

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

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

River Birch

In Hindi

choy sum

River Birch

In German

choy sum

Fluss Birch

In French

choy sum

Birch river

In Spanish

choy sum

river Birch

In Greek

choy sum

ποταμός Birch

In Portuguese

choy sum

river Birch

In Polish

choy sum

Rzeka Birch

In Latin

choy sum

Betula

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

183

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and River Birch

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and River Birch

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

Choy Sum and River Birch Physical Information

Choy Sum and River Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and River Birch are as follows:

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

Care of Choy Sum and River Birch

Care of Choy Sum and River Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer River Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.