Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Australia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Melaleuca quinquenervia
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Plum
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
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
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MELALEUCA quinquenervia
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Paperbark tree
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Paperbark tree
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Paperbark tree
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Paperbark tree
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Paperbark tree
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Paperbark tree
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Paperbark tree
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Paperbark tree
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Paperbark Tree and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paperbark Tree 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 Paperbark Tree 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.