Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Holy basil-
Habitat
Hills, Moist Soils
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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, Brown
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Ants, Aphids, Birds
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Leaves
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
Basil
In Hindi
काले बर्च वृक्ष
तुलसी
In German
Schwarze Birke
Basilikum
In French
Noir Bouleau
basilic
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de abedul
albahaca
In Greek
Μαύρο Birch Tree
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Bétula Preto
manjericão
In Polish
Czarny Brzoza
bazylia
In Latin
Niger Caerulus
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Black Birch and Basil
Season and care of Black Birch and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Black Birch and Basil Physical Information
Black Birch and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Basil are as follows:
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Black Birch and Basil
Care of Black Birch and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.