Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Vegetable
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water the foliage, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
-
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In German
Blühende Kirsch
choy sum
In French
cerisier
choy sum
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
choy sum
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
choy sum
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
choy sum
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
choy sum
In Latin
florentem cerasis
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Choy Sum
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Choy Sum season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Cherry and Choy Sum Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Choy Sum are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Choy Sum
Care of Flowering Cherry and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Flowering Cherry 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.