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About Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil


About Purple Basil and Strawberry Tree


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual   

Type
Tree   
Herbs   

Origin
Mediterranean   
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands   
gardens, Wet lands   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9   
9-11   

AHS Heat Zone
9-6   
11-1   

Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm   
33
60.96 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm   
34
30.48 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White, Light Pink   
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Red   
Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Orbiculate   
Oval   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Growth Rate
Slow   
Very Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand, Well drained   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun   

Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
No   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
Yes   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Not Available   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Hummingbirds   
Not Available   

Allergy
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation   
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants   
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties   
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Insignificant   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees   
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ARBUTUS 'Marina'   
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens   

Common Name
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree   
Purple Basil   

In Hindi
झरबेरी पेड़   
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे   

In German
Erdbeerbaum   
Lila Basilikum Pflanze   

In French
arbousier   
plante de basilic pourpre   

In Spanish
Árbol de fresa   
planta de albahaca morada   

In Greek
φράουλα δέντρο   
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό   

In Portuguese
medronheiro   
Planta da manjericão roxo   

In Polish
Strawberry Tree   
Purpurowy bazylia roślin   

In Latin
arbutus   
Ocimum, herba Purple   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ericales   
Lamiales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Lamiaceae   

Genus
Arbutus   
Ocimum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Asterids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil. Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns and Purple Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation and Purple Basil has allergic reactions like Hay fever, Oral Allergy and Skin irritation. 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 Tree and Purple Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil

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

Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil Physical Information

Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil are as follows:

Care of Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil

Care of Strawberry Tree and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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