Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Holy basil-
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Basil
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
तुलसी
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
Basilikum
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
basilic
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
albahaca
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
manjericão
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
bazylia
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
ocimum
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Basil
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Basil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Kwanzan Cherry and Basil Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Basil are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Basil
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.