Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
-
Types
Quercus stellata
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 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, Light Yellow, Tan
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Bronze, Orange Red
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS stellata
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Post Oak
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
पोस्ट ओक
Pelargonium
In German
Post oak
Pelargonium
In French
Post oak
pélargonium
In Spanish
Post oak
pelargonium
In Greek
Post Oak
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Post Oak
pelargônio
In Polish
post Oak
pelargonia
In Latin
Post quercu
Pelargonium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Quercus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Post Oak and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Post Oak and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Post Oak and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Post Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Post Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Post Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Post Oak and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Post Oak and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Post Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Post Oak and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Post Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Tan
Post Oak leaf color: Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Post Oak and Scented Geranium
Care of Post Oak and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Post 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 Post 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.