Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Herbs
Types
Prunus serrulata
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Organic Manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
चेरी
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Limonenbasilikum
In French
cerisier
citron basilic
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
manjericão limão
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
florentem cerasis
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Flowering Cherry and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Flowering Cherry and Lemon Basil
Care of Flowering Cherry and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.