Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
North America, Canada
Types
Herb
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Insects
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
HACKBERRY
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Hackberry
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
micocoulier
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
almez
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
hackberry
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
hackberry
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
hackberry
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Hackberry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Hackberry
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and Hackberry Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Hackberry are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of African Blue Basil and Hackberry
Care of African Blue Basil and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.