Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Northwestern United States
Europe
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Open Forest, Tropical regions, Wet forest
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
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
Red, Orange, Dark Red, Orange Red
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
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
Billbugs, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
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
-
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
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
-
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACER circinatum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Oregon Vine Maple, Vine Maple
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
बेल मेपल
choy sum
In German
Wein-Ahorn
choy sum
In French
Maple Vine
choy sum
In Spanish
arce vid
choy sum
In Greek
αμπέλου Maple
choy sum
In Portuguese
bordo de videira
choy sum
In Polish
Vine Maple
choy sum
In Latin
vitis Maple
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Capparales
Family
Aceraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Vine Maple and Choy Sum
Season and care of Vine Maple and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Vine Maple and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Vine Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Vine Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Vine Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Vine Maple and Choy Sum Physical Information
Vine Maple and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Vine Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Vine Maple and Choy Sum are as follows:
Vine Maple flower color: White and Purple
Vine Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Vine Maple and Choy Sum
Care of Vine Maple and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Vine Maple pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune every year, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Vine Maple 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.