Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden Canopy, Woodlands
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Purple
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Burgundy
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Cadmium fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mosaic viruses, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Curing mumps and measles, Homeopathy
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in making blue ink
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PHYTOLACCA americana
TILIA americana
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Pokeberry
American Basswood
In Hindi
POKEBERRY
अमेरिकी Basswood
In German
Kermesbeere
amerikanischen Basswood
In French
POKEBERRY
tilleul d'Amérique
In Spanish
Pokeberry
tilo americano
In Greek
POKEBERRY
Αμερικανός Basswood
In Portuguese
POKEBERRY
Basswood americano
In Polish
alkiermes
Amerykańska Lipa
In Latin
pokeberry
American Basswood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Tiliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Tileae
Subfamily
Not Available
Tilioideae
Properties of Pokeberry and American Basswood
Wondering what are the properties of Pokeberry and American Basswood? We provide you with everything About Pokeberry and American Basswood. Pokeberry doesn't have thorns and American Basswood doesn't have thorns. Also Pokeberry does not have fragrant flowers. Pokeberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting and American Basswood has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, allergic reaction, cramps, Diarrhea, Nausea, Spasms, Toxic, Toxic if not prepared properly and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pokeberry and American Basswood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Pokeberry and American Basswood
Season and care of Pokeberry and American Basswood is important to know. While considering everything about Pokeberry and American Basswood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pokeberry season is Summer and Fall and American Basswood season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pokeberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Basswood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pokeberry is Acidic, Neutral and for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pokeberry and American Basswood Physical Information
Pokeberry and American Basswood physical information is very important for comparison. Pokeberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Pokeberry and American Basswood are as follows:
Pokeberry flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Pokeberry leaf color: Green
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
- American Basswood leaf color: Green
Care of Pokeberry and American Basswood
Care of Pokeberry and American Basswood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pokeberry pruning is done Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.