Texas Madrone

Choy Sum

About Texas Madrone and Choy Sum

Texas Madrone

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Vegetable

Origin

Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America

Europe

Types

Arbutus xalapensis

Number of Varieties

105

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Habitat

limestone outcrops, Open Plains

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-114-10

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AHS Heat Zone

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/Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

640.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

795.00 cm15.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green, Olive

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Olive

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Olive

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Olive

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic and Ovate

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

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently

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

In Summer

Drought Tolerant, Average Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Pests and Diseases

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

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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

Birds

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife

Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Wood

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware

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, Feature Plant

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ARBUTUS xalapensis

BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)

Common Name

Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone

Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi

In Hindi

Texas Madrone

choy sum

In German

Texas Madrone

choy sum

In French

Texas Madrone

choy sum

In Spanish

Arbutus xalapensis

choy sum

In Greek

Texas Madrone

choy sum

In Portuguese

Texas Madrone

choy sum

In Polish

Texas Madrone

choy sum

In Latin

Texas Madrone

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Capparales

Family

Ericaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

118

1 27800

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Properties of Texas Madrone and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Texas Madrone and Choy Sum

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

Texas Madrone and Choy Sum Physical Information

Texas Madrone and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Texas Madrone and Choy Sum are as follows:

Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Texas Madrone and Choy Sum

Care of Texas Madrone and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Choy Sum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.