Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Europe
Types
Waterer Scotch Pine
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Habitat
Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Purple, Red, Tan
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Greyish Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Yellow 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
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
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Skin irritation, sneezing
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
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Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Skin Problems
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Bronchitis, Wounds
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowering Tips, Leaves, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PINUS sylvestris
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Scotch pine, Scot pine
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
स्कॉच पाइन
choy sum
In German
Waldkiefer
choy sum
In French
Pin sylvestre
choy sum
In Spanish
Pinus sylvestris
choy sum
In Greek
Σκωτσέζοι πεύκο
choy sum
In Portuguese
Pinheiro-da-escócia
choy sum
In Polish
Sosna zwyczajna
choy sum
In Latin
Scott abiit
choy sum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Scot Pine and Choy Sum
Season and care of Scot Pine and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Scot Pine and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scot Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scot Pine is Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scot Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Scot Pine and Choy Sum Physical Information
Scot Pine and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Scot Pine height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Scot Pine and Choy Sum are as follows:
Scot Pine flower color: Purple, Red and Tan
Scot Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Scot Pine and Choy Sum
Care of Scot Pine and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scot Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Scot 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.