Eastern Red Cedar

Choy Sum

About Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum

Eastern Red Cedar

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Vegetable

Origin

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

Europe

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-74-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

A3, 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, 24

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

Habit

Pyramidal

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

Compost

8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

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

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

choy sum

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

choy sum

In French

Red Cedar Orient

choy sum

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

choy sum

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

choy sum

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

choy sum

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

choy sum

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Capparales

Family

Cupressaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

5018

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Red Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum

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

Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.