Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Throat itching
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
choy sum
In German
cherry Plum
choy sum
In French
Prunus
choy sum
In Spanish
cherry Plum
choy sum
In Greek
Cherry Plum
choy sum
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
choy sum
In Polish
Cherry Plum
choy sum
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Choy Sum
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Choy Sum Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Choy Sum are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Choy Sum
Care of Cherry Plum and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done 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 Cherry Plum 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.