Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
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Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Habitat
All sorts of environments
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Twisted/Contorted
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
Do not let dry out between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Arbutus menziesii
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Common Name
Arbutus
Broccoli
In German
Erdbeerbaum
Brokkoli
In French
arbousier
Brocoli
In Spanish
Arbitus
Brócoli
In Greek
κουμαριά
μπρόκολο
In Portuguese
árbuto
brócolis
In Polish
mącznik
brokuły
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Ericales
Capparales
Family
Ericaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Arbutus and Broccoli
Season and care of Arbutus and Broccoli is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Broccoli Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broccoli is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Broccoli is Neutral.
Arbutus and Broccoli Physical Information
Arbutus and Broccoli physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Broccoli are as follows:
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
- Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Arbutus and Broccoli
Care of Arbutus and Broccoli include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broccoli pruning is done . In summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.