Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Western United States
Types
Holy basil-
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
-
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
Basil
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
तुलसी
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
Basilikum
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
basilic
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
albahaca
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
βασιλικός
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
manjericão
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
bazylia
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
ocimum
Fat Albert Spruce
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
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Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Basil and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Basil and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Fat Albert Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Basil and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Basil and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Fat Albert Spruce are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Basil and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Basil and Fat Albert Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Fat Albert Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.