Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
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Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Thymus citriodorus
Habitat
Humid climates
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
-9999
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Bees, Wildlife
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
Thymus citriodorus
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Lemon Thyme
In German
Pin-Eichen
Zitronenthymian
In French
Pin Oak
citron Thyme
In Spanish
pin Oak
citron Thyme
In Greek
pin Oak
λεμόνι Θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
limão Tomilho
In Polish
pin Oak
tymianek cytrynowy
In Latin
Quercus
lemon Thyme
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Lemon Thyme
Season and care of Pin Oak and Lemon Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Lemon Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Lemon Thyme Physical Information
Pin Oak and Lemon Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Lemon Thyme are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Pin Oak and Lemon Thyme
Care of Pin Oak and Lemon Thyme include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches and Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.