Choy Sum

Shagbark Hickory

About Choy Sum and Shagbark Hickory

Choy Sum

Shagbark Hickory

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-104-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

8-1

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

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

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Moisturizing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium

Analgesic, Antirheumatic

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Sap, Seeds

Other Uses

Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

choy sum

Carya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Juglandales

Family

Brassicaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Brassica

Carya

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1819

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Shagbark Hickory

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Shagbark Hickory

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

Choy Sum and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information

Choy Sum and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:

Care of Choy Sum and Shagbark Hickory

Care of Choy Sum and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.