Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Thymus citriodorus
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
gardens
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
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
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus citriodorus
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Zitronenthymian
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
citron Thyme
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
citron Thyme
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Lemon Thyme and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Blackjack Oak are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Lemon Thyme and Blackjack Oak
Care of Lemon Thyme and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.