Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Water elm
Holy basil-
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
American Elm
Basil
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
तुलसी
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Basilikum
In French
orme d'Amérique
basilic
In Spanish
olmo americano
albahaca
In Greek
American Elm
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
olmo americano
manjericão
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
bazylia
In Latin
Latin ulmo
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Elm and Basil
Season and care of Elm and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Elm and Basil Physical Information
Elm and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Elm and Basil are as follows:
Care of Elm and Basil
Care of Elm and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, 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 Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.