Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America
Types
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Prunus virginiana
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
choy sum
Chokecherry
In German
choy sum
Chokecherry
In French
choy sum
Chokecherry
In Spanish
choy sum
Chokecherry
In Greek
choy sum
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
choy sum
Chokecherry
In Polish
choy sum
Chokecherry
In Latin
choy sum
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Chokecherry
Season and care of Choy Sum and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Chokecherry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Chokecherry Physical Information
Choy Sum and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Chokecherry are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Chokecherry
Care of Choy Sum and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.