Cedar Elm

Choy Sum

About Cedar Elm and Choy Sum

Cedar Elm

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico

Europe

Types

Cedars

Number of Varieties

455

0 40000

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Habitat

River side, Woodlands

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-94-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-3

Sunset Zone

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

910.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Light Green, Tan

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Yellow green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Salt, Shade areas

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Foliage Texture

Fine

Allergy

Skin rash

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Part of Plant Used

Stem, Tree trunks

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier

Ulmus Cedar

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Capparales

Family

Ulmaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Ulmus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

318

1 27800

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Properties of Cedar Elm and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Cedar Elm and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Cedar Elm and Choy Sum. Cedar Elm doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Cedar Elm does not have fragrant flowers. Cedar Elm has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cedar Elm and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Cedar Elm and Choy Sum

Season and care of Cedar Elm and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar Elm and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.

Cedar Elm and Choy Sum Physical Information

Cedar Elm and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Cedar Elm and Choy Sum are as follows:

Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Cedar Elm and Choy Sum

Care of Cedar Elm and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.