Virginia Pine

Choy Sum

About Virginia Pine and Choy Sum

Virginia Pine

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Vegetable

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States

Europe

Types

Pinus virginiana

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Hills, Hilly upland habitat, Lowland, Wet Woods

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-84-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Yellow green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Yellow green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Yellow green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth, 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

Scale

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Fine

Allergy

Skin irritation

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Wood

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Genus

Pinus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

12618

1 27800

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Properties of Virginia Pine and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Virginia Pine and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Virginia Pine and Choy Sum. Virginia Pine has thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Virginia Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Virginia Pine has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Virginia Pine and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Virginia Pine and Choy Sum

Season and care of Virginia Pine and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Virginia Pine and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Virginia Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Virginia Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Virginia Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.

Virginia Pine and Choy Sum Physical Information

Virginia Pine and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Virginia Pine height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Virginia Pine and Choy Sum are as follows:

Virginia Pine flower color:
Virginia Pine leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Virginia Pine and Choy Sum

Care of Virginia Pine and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Virginia Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Virginia 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.