Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Prunus virginiana
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Basil
In Hindi
Chokecherry
तुलसी
In German
Chokecherry
Basilikum
In French
Chokecherry
basilic
In Spanish
Chokecherry
albahaca
In Greek
Chokecherry
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
manjericão
In Polish
Chokecherry
bazylia
In Latin
chokecherry
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Chokecherry and Holy Basil
Season and care of Chokecherry and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Chokecherry and Holy Basil Physical Information
Chokecherry and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Holy Basil are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Holy Basil
Care of Chokecherry and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.