Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Deciduous Tree
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
-
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Severe allergen
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Kies Eiche
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Shingle Oak
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
gont Oak
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Shingle Oak and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Shingle Oak and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle 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 Shingle 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.