Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Types
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Pterocarya fraxinifolia, Pterocarya stenoptera
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Boggy areas, Mixed deciduous forest
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
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
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Green, Brown
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
Green, Yellow green
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove all suckers, 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, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
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Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
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Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
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Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Diaphoretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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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)
Pterocarya fraxinifolia
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Caucasian wingnut, Caucasian walnut
In Hindi
choy sum
wingnut
In German
choy sum
wingnut
In French
choy sum
wingnut
In Spanish
choy sum
wingnut
In Greek
choy sum
wingnut
In Portuguese
choy sum
wingnut
In Polish
choy sum
Wingnut
In Latin
choy sum
wingnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Brassica
Pterocarya
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Wingnut
Season and care of Choy Sum and Wingnut is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Wingnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Wingnut season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wingnut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Wingnut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Wingnut Physical Information
Choy Sum and Wingnut physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Wingnut height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Wingnut are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wingnut flower color: Yellow green
- Wingnut leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Wingnut
Care of Choy Sum and Wingnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wingnut pruning is done Remove all suckers, 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 Wingnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.