Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
-
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Thai Basil
American Beech
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Hortensie
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Hortensia
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Hortensia
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
υδραγεία
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
faia americano
In Polish
Hortensja
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Hibiscus
Latin fagi
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thai Basil and American Beech
Season and care of Thai Basil and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and American Beech season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Thai Basil and American Beech Physical Information
Thai Basil and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and American Beech are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Thai Basil and American Beech
Care of Thai Basil and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.