Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
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
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Trident Maple
Purple Basil
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Trident Maple
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
arce de Trident
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Trident Maple
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Trident klon
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Trident Maple
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Purple Basil
Season and care of Trident Maple and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Trident Maple and Purple Basil Physical Information
Trident Maple and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Purple Basil are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Trident Maple and Purple Basil
Care of Trident Maple and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Trident Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.