Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
China
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Availablle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Canker
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
DAVIDIA
Common Name
Broccoli
Davidia
In German
Brokkoli
Davidia
In French
Brocoli
Davidia
In Spanish
Brócoli
Davidia
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Davidia
In Portuguese
brócolis
Davidia
In Polish
brokuły
Davidia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cornales
Family
Brassicaceae
Nyssaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Broccoli and Davidia
Season and care of Broccoli and Davidia is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Davidia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Davidia is Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Davidia Physical Information
Broccoli and Davidia physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Davidia are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Davidia flower color: White
- Davidia leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Davidia
Care of Broccoli and Davidia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Davidia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.