Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Dark Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Obtuse
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Wildflower
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
PHYTOLACCA americana
Common Name
American Basswood
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
POKEBERRY
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Kermesbeere
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
POKEBERRY
In Spanish
tilo americano
Pokeberry
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
POKEBERRY
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
POKEBERRY
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
alkiermes
In Latin
American Basswood
pokeberry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malvales
Caryophyllales
Family
Tiliaceae
Phytolaccaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Tileae
Not Available
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of American Basswood and Pokeberry
Season and care of American Basswood and Pokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Pokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Pokeberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral.
American Basswood and Pokeberry Physical Information
American Basswood and Pokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Pokeberry are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Pokeberry leaf color: Green
Care of American Basswood and Pokeberry
Care of American Basswood and Pokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
