Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
-
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
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
prune to control shape
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, 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
Wood
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
choy sum
In German
Giant Sequoia
choy sum
In French
Séquoia géant
choy sum
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
choy sum
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
choy sum
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
choy sum
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
choy sum
In Latin
Giant Sequoia
choy sum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Brassica
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Choy Sum
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Giant Sequoia and Choy Sum Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Choy Sum are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Choy Sum
Care of Giant Sequoia and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.