Shagbark Hickory

Choy Sum

About Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum

Shagbark Hickory

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

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

Europe

Types

Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-84-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

8-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,830.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

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

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

Facts

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Moisturizing

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Antirheumatic

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

Part of Plant Used

Sap, Seeds

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk

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

Edible, Shade Trees

Carya

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Capparales

Family

Juglandaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Carya

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1918

1 27800

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Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Shagbark Hickory does not have fragrant flowers. Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching. 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 Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum

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

Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum Physical Information

Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum are as follows:

Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum

Care of Shagbark Hickory and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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.