Type
Tree
Bush, Houseplant
Origin
Australia
Eastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Perilla Frutescens Brittain auriculato-dentata, Perilla Frutescens Brittain acuta Kudo, Perilla Frutescens Brittain crispa Hand-Mazz
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Moist Soils, Moist woods, Roadsides, Sandy areas, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds, Mountains, Temperate Regions, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Not Applicable
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Fever, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Tree trunks
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Constructing Boats, Used in Furniture, Wood is used fore making tools
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Groundcover, Landscape
Botanical Name
ACACIA melanoxylon
PERILLA frutescens var. purpurascens
Common Name
Australian Blackwood, Blackwood
Purpleleaf Perilla, Purpleleaf Shiso
In Hindi
काली लकड़ी
Purpleleaf Shiso
In German
Schwarzes Holz
Purpleleaf Shiso
In French
Bois noir
pérille de Nankin
In Spanish
Blackwood
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Greek
Μαυρο ξυλο
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Portuguese
Madeira preta
Purpleleaf Shiso
In Polish
Czarne drewno
Pachnotka zwyczajna
In Latin
Press
Purpleleaf Shiso
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Elsholtzieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackwood and Purpleleaf Shiso
Season and care of Blackwood and Purpleleaf Shiso is important to know. While considering everything about Blackwood and Purpleleaf Shiso Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purpleleaf Shiso season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackwood is Loam, Sand and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purpleleaf Shiso is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackwood and Purpleleaf Shiso Physical Information
Blackwood and Purpleleaf Shiso physical information is very important for comparison. Blackwood height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Purpleleaf Shiso height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blackwood and Purpleleaf Shiso are as follows:
Blackwood flower color: Light Yellow
Blackwood leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Purpleleaf Shiso flower color: White
- Purpleleaf Shiso leaf color: Purple and Burgundy
Care of Blackwood and Purpleleaf Shiso
Care of Blackwood and Purpleleaf Shiso include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackwood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purpleleaf Shiso pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blackwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purpleleaf Shiso needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.