Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
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, Rust
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
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Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Wacholder
choy sum
In French
Genévrier
choy sum
In Spanish
Juniperus
choy sum
In Greek
Greek Juniper
choy sum
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
choy sum
In Polish
Juniperus
choy sum
In Latin
Juniperus
choy sum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Juniper and Choy Sum
Season and care of Juniper and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Choy Sum Physical Information
Juniper and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Choy Sum are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Juniper and Choy Sum
Care of Juniper and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.