Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Calabrese broccoli, Sprouting broccoli,
Purple cauliflower
Not Avaialble
Habitat
agricultural areas, Cold Regions
Woodland Garden Secondary
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, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs watering once a week
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black root rot, Cabbage looper, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Moths, Rats, Squirrels
Scale Insects, Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Formal Garden, 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
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks
Bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for flooring, cabinet making
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)
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Broccoli
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
ब्रोकली
मैगनोलिया
In German
Brokkoli
Umbrella Tree
In French
Brocoli
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
Brócoli
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
μπρόκολο
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
brócolis
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
brokuły
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
Brocoli
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Magnoliales
Family
Brassicaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
-
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Broccoli and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Broccoli and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Broccoli and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broccoli season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Broccoli is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Broccoli is Neutral and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Broccoli and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Broccoli and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Broccoli height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Broccoli and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Broccoli flower color: Yellow
Broccoli leaf color: Green, Light Green
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Broccoli and Umbrella Tree
Care of Broccoli and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broccoli pruning is done and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Broccoli needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.