Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Ocimum americanum
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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 x citriodorum
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Süße Kirsche
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Cerise sucrée
citron basilic
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
manjericão limão
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
lemon Basilius
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 Lemon Basil
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Sweet Cherry and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Lemon Basil
Care of Sweet Cherry and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.