Texas Redbud

Choy Sum

About Texas Redbud and Choy Sum

Texas Redbud

Choy Sum

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Vegetable

Origin

South-Central United States, Texas

Europe

Types

Cercis canadensis var. texensis

Number of Varieties

255

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Habitat

Temperate Regions

agricultural areas, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-94-10

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

9-3

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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

460.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

370.00 cm15.70 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Magenta

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown, Chocolate

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Dark Green, Plum

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cordate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

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

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Japanese weevil, leaf anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt

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

Plant Tolerance

Caterpillar, Mites

Allergy

Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds

Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Texas Redbud

choy sum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Capparales

Family

Fabaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Cercis

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

1018

1 27800

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Properties of Texas Redbud and Choy Sum

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

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Season and Care of Texas Redbud and Choy Sum

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

Texas Redbud and Choy Sum Physical Information

Texas Redbud and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Texas Redbud and Choy Sum are as follows:

Texas Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Magenta
Texas Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple, Dark Green and Plum
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green

Care of Texas Redbud and Choy Sum

Care of Texas Redbud and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Redbud 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 Texas Redbud 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.