Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Mild Allergen
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Basil
In Hindi
Western Redbud
तुलसी
In German
West Redbud
Basilikum
In French
Redbud Western
basilic
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
albahaca
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
manjericão
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
bazylia
In Latin
Western Cercis
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
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Season and Care of Western Redbud and Basil
Season and care of Western Redbud and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Basil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Western Redbud and Basil Physical Information
Western Redbud and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Basil are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Western Redbud and Basil
Care of Western Redbud and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.