Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Broccoli
Arbutus
In German
Brokkoli
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Brocoli
arbousier
In Spanish
Brócoli
Arbitus
In Greek
μπρόκολο
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
brócolis
árbuto
In Polish
brokuły
mącznik
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Capparales
Ericales
Family
Brassicaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Arbutoideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Arbutus
Season and care of Broccoli and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Arbutus Physical Information
Broccoli and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Arbutus are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Broccoli and Arbutus
Care of Broccoli and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done No pruning needed and 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. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.