Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ocimum americanum
Quercus lyrata
Habitat
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Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
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
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Does not require lot of watering, 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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Birds
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
Overcup ओक
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Overcup Oak
In French
citron basilic
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
Overcup Roble
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Overcup Oak
Care of Lemon Basil and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.