Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-8
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
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Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
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Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures constipation, Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Obesity
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, 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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA oleracea 'De Cicco'( Italica Group)
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Broccoli
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Brokkoli
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Brocoli
cerisier
In Spanish
Brócoli
floración de la cereza
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
brócolis
cereja de florescência
In Polish
brokuły
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Brocoli
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Broccoli and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Broccoli and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Broccoli and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Broccoli and Flowering Cherry
Care of Broccoli and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.