Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Cornus controversa
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Black
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Dark Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
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
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
-
Fertilizers
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Attracts
Caterpillar, Mites
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Used in parkland
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
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
choy sum
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
choy sum
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
choy sum
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
choy sum
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
choy sum
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
choy sum
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
choy sum
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
choy sum
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Capparales
Cornales
Family
Brassicaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Choy Sum and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Choy Sum and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Choy Sum and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Choy Sum season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Choy Sum and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Choy Sum and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Wedding Cake Tree flower color: White and Ivory
- Wedding Cake Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Choy Sum and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Choy Sum and Wedding Cake Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.