Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Europe
Types
Bolander's beach pine, Bolander pine, Shore pine
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Habitat
All sorts of environments
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-10
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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 for shortening long shoots
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
Blight, Mealybugs, Rust, Sawfly Larvae, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Pain killer, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, 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, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS contorta var latifolia
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Lodgepole Pine, shore pine, twisted pine, contorta pine
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Lodgepole pine
choy sum
In German
Drehkiefer
choy sum
In French
Le pin tordu
choy sum
In Spanish
pino Lodgepole
choy sum
In Greek
lodgepole πεύκων
choy sum
In Portuguese
Lodgepole pine
choy sum
In Polish
lodgepole sosna
choy sum
In Latin
contorta pinus
choy sum
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Lodgepole Pine and Choy Sum
Season and care of Lodgepole Pine and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Lodgepole Pine and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lodgepole Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lodgepole Pine is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lodgepole Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Lodgepole Pine and Choy Sum Physical Information
Lodgepole Pine and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Lodgepole Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Lodgepole Pine and Choy Sum are as follows:
Lodgepole Pine flower color:
Lodgepole Pine leaf color:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Lodgepole Pine and Choy Sum
Care of Lodgepole Pine and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lodgepole Pine pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lodgepole 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.