Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe
Habitat
bottomlands, Depression on prairies, ditches, Floodplains, Riverbanks, stream banks, Swamps
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, 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
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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 nigra
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
River Birch
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
River Birch
choy sum
In German
Fluss Birch
choy sum
In French
Birch river
choy sum
In Spanish
river Birch
choy sum
In Greek
ποταμός Birch
choy sum
In Portuguese
river Birch
choy sum
In Polish
Rzeka Birch
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of River Birch and Choy Sum
Season and care of River Birch and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about River Birch and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. River Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for River Birch is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for River Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
River Birch and Choy Sum Physical Information
River Birch and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. River Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of River Birch and Choy Sum are as follows:
River Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
River Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of River Birch and Choy Sum
Care of River Birch and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. River Birch pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shape and thin as needed and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer River Birch 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.