Strawberry Tree

Choy Sum

About Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum

Strawberry Tree

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

Mediterranean

Europe

Types

Arbutus unedo

Number of Varieties

105

0 40000

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-94-10

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-3

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Red

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

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Orbiculate

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

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

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

Requires regular watering

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, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Antioxidants

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Traditional medicine, Used As Food, 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

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS 'Marina'

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

झरबेरी पेड़

choy sum

In German

Erdbeerbaum

choy sum

In French

arbousier

choy sum

In Spanish

Árbol de fresa

choy sum

In Greek

φράουλα δέντρο

choy sum

In Portuguese

medronheiro

choy sum

In Polish

Strawberry Tree

choy sum

In Latin

arbutus

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Capparales

Family

Ericaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

218

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Choy Sum doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Choy Sum has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum

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

Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:

Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum

Care of Strawberry Tree and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Strawberry Tree 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.