Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe
Types
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
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Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
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
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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
QUERCUS alba
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
White Oak
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
सफेद ओक
choy sum
In German
weiße Eiche
choy sum
In French
chêne blanc
choy sum
In Spanish
roble blanco
choy sum
In Greek
White Oak
choy sum
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
choy sum
In Polish
biały dąb
choy sum
In Latin
Quercus alba
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of White Oak and Choy Sum
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Choy Sum. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also White Oak does not have fragrant flowers. White Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. 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 White Oak and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Choy Sum
Season and care of White Oak and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
White Oak and Choy Sum Physical Information
White Oak and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Choy Sum are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of White Oak and Choy Sum
Care of White Oak and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer White Oak 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.