Eastern Red Cedar

Purple Basil

About Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil

Eastern Red Cedar

Purple Basil

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Herbs

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia

Types

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Ocimum basilicum purpurascens

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

gardens, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-79-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

11-1

Sunset Zone

A3, 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, 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

Pyramidal

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,520.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Purple, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Light Blue

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green, Bronze

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Irregular

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Average Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness

Fertilizers

Compost

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS virginiana

OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens

Common Name

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

Purple Basil

In Hindi

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे

In German

Eastern Red Cedar

Lila Basilikum Pflanze

In French

Red Cedar Orient

plante de basilic pourpre

In Spanish

Cedro Rojo del Este

planta de albahaca morada

In Greek

Ανατολική Red Cedar

Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό

In Portuguese

Eastern Red Cedar

Planta da manjericão roxo

In Polish

Eastern Red Cedar

Purpurowy bazylia roślin

In Latin

Eastern Red Cedar

Ocimum, herba Purple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Lamiales

Family

Cupressaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Ocimum

Clade

Asterids

Tribe

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

50150

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil? We provide you with everything About Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil. Eastern Red Cedar has thorns and Purple Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Red Cedar does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Purple Basil has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. 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 Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil

Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.

Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil Physical Information

Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil are as follows:

Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil

Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Eastern Red Cedar 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.