Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Western Asia
Types
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Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
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
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
broad, flat
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
choy sum
मीठी चेरी
In German
choy sum
Süße Kirsche
In French
choy sum
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
choy sum
Cereza dulce
In Greek
choy sum
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
choy sum
Cereja doce
In Polish
choy sum
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
choy sum
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Brassicaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Choy Sum and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Choy Sum and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Cherry
Care of Choy Sum and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.