Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Pinus banksiana
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 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
-
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Armillaria mellea, Brown Rot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS banksiana
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
grey pine
scrub pine
Purple Basil
In Hindi
जैक पाइन
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Jack Kiefer
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
pin gris
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
jack pine
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
υποδοχή πεύκο
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
jack pine
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
sosna Banksa
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
pinus
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Jack Pine and Purple Basil
Season and care of Jack Pine and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Jack Pine and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jack Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Jack Pine and Purple Basil Physical Information
Jack Pine and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Jack Pine and Purple Basil are as follows:
Care of Jack Pine and Purple Basil
Care of Jack Pine and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine 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.