Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
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Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pelargonium
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pelargonium
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
pélargonium
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
pelargonium
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
pelargônio
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
pelargonia
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Quercus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Blackjack Oak and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Blackjack Oak and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Blackjack Oak and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blackjack Oak is Loam and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackjack Oak is Acidic and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blackjack Oak and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Blackjack Oak and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blackjack Oak and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Blackjack Oak and Scented Geranium
Care of Blackjack Oak and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.