Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Riverbanks, Stream side
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Yellow, Red, Green
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Tonic, tuberculosis
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER macrophyllum
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
Purple Basil
In Hindi
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Grande feuille Érable
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Duży liść klonowy
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Big Maple folia ligni
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Big leaf Maple and Purple Basil
Season and care of Big leaf Maple and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Big leaf Maple and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big leaf Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Big leaf Maple and Purple Basil Physical Information
Big leaf Maple and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Big leaf Maple and Purple Basil are as follows:
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Big leaf Maple and Purple Basil
Care of Big leaf Maple and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.