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About Eastern Redbud and Choy Sum


What is

Life Span
Annual  
Perennial  

Type
Vegetable  
Tree  

Origin
Europe  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada  

Types
-  
Cercis  

Number of Varieties
5  
25  
99+

Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils  
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods  

USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10  
3-9  

AHS Heat Zone
9-3  
9-6  

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

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
15.20 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
15.70 cm  
99+
760.00 cm  
29

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Sienna, Black  
Brown, Chocolate  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green  
Purple, Plum  

Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green  
Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Heart-shaped  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Summer  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Low  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained  
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Ample Water  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches  

Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer  
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust  
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale  

Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil  
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
-  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites  
Birds  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea  
Mild Allergen  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals  
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium  
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia  

Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves  
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds  

Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware  

Used As Indoor Plant
No  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)  
CERCIS canadensis  

Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi  
Eastern Redbud  

In Hindi
choy sum  
Eastern Redbud  

In German
choy sum  
OstRedbud  

In French
choy sum  
Redbud Orient  

In Spanish
choy sum  
Eastern Redbud  

In Greek
choy sum  
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά  

In Portuguese
choy sum  
Redbud oriental  

In Polish
choy sum  
Redbud wschodniej  

In Latin
choy sum  
Cercis  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Capparales  
Fabales  

Family
Brassicaceae  
Fabaceae  

Genus
Brassica  
Cercis  

Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Cercideae  

Subfamily
-  
Caesalpiniaceae  

Number of Species
18  
99+
10  
99+

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Properties of Choy Sum and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Choy Sum and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Choy Sum and Eastern Redbud. Choy Sum doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Choy Sum does not have fragrant flowers. Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Dizziness and Nausea. 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 Choy Sum and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Eastern Redbud

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

Choy Sum and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

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

Care of Choy Sum and Eastern Redbud

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

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