Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
choy sum
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
choy sum
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
choy sum
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
choy sum
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
choy sum
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
choy sum
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
choy sum
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
choy sum
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Choy Sum and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Choy Sum and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Choy Sum and Bird Cherry
Care of Choy Sum and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.