Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
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
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
foxtail pine
choy sum
In German
foxtail Kiefer
choy sum
In French
sétaire pin
choy sum
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
choy sum
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
choy sum
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
choy sum
In Polish
włośnica sosny
choy sum
In Latin
panicum pinus
choy sum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Choy Sum
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail pine and Choy Sum Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Choy Sum are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color:
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Foxtail pine and Choy Sum
Care of Foxtail pine and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Foxtail pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.