Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Water elm
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Oblique base
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
-
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
ULMUS americana
Common Name
Thai Basil
American Elm
In Hindi
Hydrangea
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Hortensie
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Hortensia
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Hortensia
olmo americano
In Greek
υδραγεία
American Elm
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
olmo americano
In Polish
Hortensja
Amerykański wiązu
In Latin
Hibiscus
Latin ulmo
Family
Lamiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Elm
Season and care of Thai Basil and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Elm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Thai Basil and Elm Physical Information
Thai Basil and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Elm are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Elm flower color: Green
- Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Thai Basil and Elm
Care of Thai Basil and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.