Life Span
Biennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
-
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Humid climates
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-15
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Linear to 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
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 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, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
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
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
Shade Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Pelargonium
In German
Pin-Eichen
Pelargonium
In French
Pin Oak
pélargonium
In Spanish
pin Oak
pelargonium
In Greek
pin Oak
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
pelargônio
In Polish
pin Oak
pelargonia
In Latin
Quercus
Pelargonium
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Quercus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pin Oak and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Pin Oak and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Pin Oak and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Pin Oak and Scented Geranium
Care of Pin Oak and Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pin 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.