Himalayan Birch

Choy Sum

About Himalayan Birch and Choy Sum

Himalayan Birch

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

India, Nepal, China

Europe

Types

Betula utilis

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mountains

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-74-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-5

9-3

Sunset Zone

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Tan, Brown

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordiform

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Stem Cutting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt

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

Plant Tolerance

Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Weightloss

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative

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

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in construction, Wood is used in construction

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA utilis

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Himalayan Birch

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

हिमालय सन्टी

choy sum

In German

Himalaya-Birke

choy sum

In French

bouleau de l'Himalaya

choy sum

In Spanish

abedul del Himalaya

choy sum

In Greek

Himalayan σημύδας

choy sum

In Portuguese

bétula Himalaia

choy sum

In Polish

Himalayan brzoza

choy sum

In Latin

Birch Himalayan

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Capparales

Family

Betulaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Betula

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

3018

1 27800

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Properties of Himalayan Birch and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Himalayan Birch and Choy Sum

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

Himalayan Birch and Choy Sum Physical Information

Himalayan Birch and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Birch and Choy Sum are as follows:

Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Himalayan Birch and Choy Sum

Care of Himalayan Birch and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.