Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Holy basil-
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
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
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White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Basil
In German
Süße Kirsche
Basilikum
In French
Cerise sucrée
basilic
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
albahaca
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
manjericão
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
bazylia
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Basil
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Basil Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Basil are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Basil
Care of Sweet Cherry and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Sweet Cherry 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.