Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Thymus citriodorus
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
gardens
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate-lanceolate
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
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Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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 alba
Common Name
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
White Oak
In Hindi
Lemon Thyme
सफेद ओक
In German
Zitronenthymian
weiße Eiche
In French
citron Thyme
chêne blanc
In Spanish
citron Thyme
roble blanco
In Greek
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
White Oak
In Portuguese
limão Tomilho
Carvalho branco
In Polish
tymianek cytrynowy
biały dąb
In Latin
lemon Thyme
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and White Oak
Season and care of Lemon Thyme and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Thyme and White Oak Physical Information
Lemon Thyme and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and White Oak are as follows:
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Lemon Thyme and White Oak
Care of Lemon Thyme and White 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 White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.