Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Wild, Woods
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Light Yellow, Tan
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Squirrels
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Blood anti-coagulant, Diabetes
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Condiment, Cosmetics, Medicinal oil
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
GINKGO biloba 'Chi-chi'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Ginkgo
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
बालकुवारी
choy sum
In German
Tempelbaum, Ginkgobaum
choy sum
In French
Arbre sacré des temples d'Asie, Arbre aux mille écus
choy sum
In Spanish
Gingo, Árbol de oro
choy sum
In Greek
Γιγκο, Γκίνγκο
choy sum
In Portuguese
Nogueira-do-Japão
choy sum
In Polish
Miłorząb chiński, Miłorząb dwudzielny
choy sum
Phylum
Ginkgophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Ginkgoopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ginkgoales
Capparales
Family
Ginkgoaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Cycad
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ginkgo and Choy Sum
Season and care of Ginkgo and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Ginkgo and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ginkgo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ginkgo is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ginkgo is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Ginkgo and Choy Sum Physical Information
Ginkgo and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Ginkgo height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Ginkgo and Choy Sum are as follows:
Ginkgo flower color: Yellow green
Ginkgo leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Ginkgo and Choy Sum
Care of Ginkgo and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ginkgo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ginkgo 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.