Choy Sum

Western Redbud

About Choy Sum and Western Redbud

Choy Sum

Western Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Vegetable

Tree

Origin

Europe

Western United States, California

Types

Number of Varieties

525

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-108-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

12-9

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Upright/Erect

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

15.20 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

15.70 cm370.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Magenta

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Gold, Sienna, Rose

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Early Spring

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

occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust

Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Mites

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Used in parkland, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

CERCIS occidentalis

Common Name

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

California Redbud, Western Redbud

In Hindi

choy sum

Western Redbud

In German

choy sum

West Redbud

In French

choy sum

Redbud Western

In Spanish

choy sum

Redbud Occidental

In Greek

choy sum

Δυτική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

choy sum

Redbud ocidental

In Polish

choy sum

Zachodnia Redbud

In Latin

choy sum

Western Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Capparales

Fabales

Family

Brassicaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Brassica

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1825

1 27800

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Properties of Choy Sum and Western Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Choy Sum and Western Redbud

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

Choy Sum and Western Redbud Physical Information

Choy Sum and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Choy Sum and Western Redbud are as follows:

Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze

Care of Choy Sum and Western Redbud

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