Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Vegetable
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Western Europe
Types
Radermachera sinica
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Number of Varieties
173
0
40000
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-111-6
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-8
9-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm30.50 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm30.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Purple
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Frost, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
China Doll
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
नवलकोल
In German
Zimmeresche
Kohlrabi
In French
china doll
Chou-rave
In Spanish
china doll
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Kohlrabi
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Kalarepa
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Kohlrabi
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Capparales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Brassica
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Tribe
Tecomeae
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Subfamily
-
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Number of Species
171
1
27800
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