Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
India, Nepal, China
Europe
Habitat
Mountains
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
4-10
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
Flower Color
Tan, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Cordiform
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
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
Average Water
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, Partial Sun
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
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.