Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Arbutus unedo
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-9
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
-
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Thai Basil
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
Hydrangea
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Hortensia
arbousier
In Spanish
Hortensia
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
υδραγεία
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
medronheiro
In Polish
Hortensja
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Hibiscus
arbutus
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Strawberry Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Thai Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Thai Basil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Strawberry Tree has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Strawberry Tree season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree
Care of Thai Basil and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.