Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
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Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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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
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Black Cherry
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Properties of Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Cinnamon Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Cinnamon Basil has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Black Cherry and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.