Strawberry Bush

Basil

About Strawberry Bush and Basil

Strawberry Bush

Basil

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia

Types

Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Holy basil-

Number of Varieties

2160

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-89-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

11-1

Sunset Zone

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm15.20 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Magenta, Orange, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Green, Purple, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers

Allergy

Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Root, Seeds

Leaves

Other Uses

The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUONYMUS americanus

OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'

Common Name

Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart

Basil

In Hindi

Strawberry Bush

तुलसी

In German

Strawberry Bush

Basilikum

In French

Strawberry Bush

basilic

In Spanish

Fresa Bush

albahaca

In Greek

φράουλα Μπους

βασιλικός

In Portuguese

Morango de Bush

manjericão

In Polish

Strawberry Bush

bazylia

In Latin

Classic Bush

ocimum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Lamiales

Family

Celastraceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Euonymus

Ocimum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Asterids

Tribe

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Number of Species

12150

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Bush and Basil

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Bush and Basil? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Bush and Basil. Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns and Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested and Basil has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested. 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 Strawberry Bush and Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Basil

Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Basil season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.

Strawberry Bush and Basil Physical Information

Strawberry Bush and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Basil are as follows:

Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze

Care of Strawberry Bush and Basil

Care of Strawberry Bush and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.