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