Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Herbs
Origin
Central Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Basil, African blue basil
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Apple Tree
Basil
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
तुलसी
In German
Apfelbaum
Basilikum
In French
Pommier
basilic
In Spanish
Manzano
albahaca
In Portuguese
Macieira
manjericão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Holy Basil
Season and care of Apple Tree and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Holy Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Apple Tree and Holy Basil Physical Information
Apple Tree and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Holy Basil are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Apple Tree and Holy Basil
Care of Apple Tree and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.