Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
-
Western United States
Types
Ocimum americanum
-
Habitat
-
Rocky areas, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-9
Sunset Zone
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Congestion, Dermatitis, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Antiseptic, Bladder Infection, Boils, Burns, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Kidney problems, Poultice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, tuberculosis, Vermifuge, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used as Christmas Tree, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
PINUS aristata 'Sherwood Compact'
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Bristlecone Pine
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
ब्रिस्टलकोन पाइन
पेड़
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Bristlecone Pine
Baum
In French
citron basilic
Bristlecone Pine
Arbre
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Pino de cerdas cónicas
Árbol
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Bristlecone Pine
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Bristlecone Pine
Árvore
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Sosna oścista
Drzewo
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Pinus Bristlecone
ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Bristlecone Pine
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Bristlecone Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Bristlecone Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bristlecone Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Bristlecone Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Bristlecone Pine is Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Bristlecone Pine Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Bristlecone Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bristlecone Pine height is 365.76 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Bristlecone Pine are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Bristlecone Pine flower color:
- Bristlecone Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Bristlecone Pine
Care of Lemon Basil and Bristlecone Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bristlecone Pine pruning is done Cut limbs, Pinch Tips, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bristlecone Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.