Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Quercus lyrata
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Red, Light Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
QUERCUS lyrata
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Overcup Oak
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Overcup Oak
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Overcup Oak
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Bazylia pospolita
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Overcup Oak and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.