Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe
Habitat
Woodland Garden Secondary
agricultural areas, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Rose
Sienna, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
White, Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Balanced organic fertilizer
8-8-8, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Aphids, Beetles, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Fusarium leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Scale Insects, Snails
Caterpillar, Mites
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Hair Conditioner, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Aging, Anti-oxidant, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Nutritive, Obesity, Rich in Potassium
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for flooring, cabinet making
Culinary use, Sauces, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
BRASSICA rapa( Chinensis Group)
Common Name
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, Choy Sum, Pak Choi
In Hindi
मैगनोलिया
choy sum
In German
Umbrella Tree
choy sum
In French
Umbrella Tree
choy sum
In Spanish
Árbol de paraguas
choy sum
In Greek
Umbrella Tree
choy sum
In Portuguese
Árvore de guarda-chuva
choy sum
In Polish
Umbrella Tree
choy sum
In Latin
O lignum
choy sum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Capparales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Magnolioideae
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Season and Care of Umbrella Tree and Choy Sum
Season and care of Umbrella Tree and Choy Sum is important to know. While considering everything about Umbrella Tree and Choy Sum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Umbrella Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Choy Sum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam and for Choy Sum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Choy Sum is Acidic, Neutral.
Umbrella Tree and Choy Sum Physical Information
Umbrella Tree and Choy Sum physical information is very important for comparison. Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Choy Sum height is 15.20 cm and width 15.70 cm. The color specification of Umbrella Tree and Choy Sum are as follows:
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Choy Sum flower color: Yellow
- Choy Sum leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Umbrella Tree and Choy Sum
Care of Umbrella Tree and Choy Sum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Choy Sum pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Umbrella 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.