Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
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Types
shadbush, wild plum
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Violet, Plum
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
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Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
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Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used As Food
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AMELANCHIER arborea
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Juneberry
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Felsenbirnen
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Amélanchier
citron basilic
In Spanish
Amelanchier
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Juneberry
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Amelanchier
manjericão limão
In Polish
Świdośliwa
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Amelanchier
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Asterids
Season and Care of Juneberry and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Juneberry and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Juneberry and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Juneberry and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Juneberry and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Juneberry and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Juneberry flower color: White
Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Juneberry and Lemon Basil
Care of Juneberry and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.