Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
3-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
-
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
-
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
choy sum
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
choy sum
Red Maple Tree
In French
choy sum
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
choy sum
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
choy sum
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
choy sum
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
choy sum
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
choy sum
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Choy Sum and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Choy Sum and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Choy Sum and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Choy Sum and Red Maple Tree
Care of Choy Sum and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Red Maple Tree pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.