Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Types
Populus tremuloides
herbaceous annuals
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Roadsides, Woodlands
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Blue Green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear to lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, 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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pulp
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
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
POPULUS tremuloides
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
Common Name
Quaking Aspen
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
In Hindi
Quaking Aspen
Pelargonium
In German
Zitterpappel
Pelargonium
In French
tremble
pélargonium
In Spanish
Temblor Aspen
pelargonium
In Greek
τρεμώδεις Aspen
Pelargonium
In Portuguese
Quaking Aspen
pelargônio
In Polish
Quaking Aspen
pelargonia
In Latin
Tremens Quisque
Pelargonium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Geraniales
Family
Salicaceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Populus
Pelargonium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quaking Aspen and Scented Geranium
Season and care of Quaking Aspen and Scented Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Quaking Aspen and Scented Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quaking Aspen season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Quaking Aspen is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quaking Aspen is Acidic, Neutral and for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quaking Aspen and Scented Geranium Physical Information
Quaking Aspen and Scented Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Quaking Aspen height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Quaking Aspen and Scented Geranium are as follows:
Quaking Aspen flower color:
Quaking Aspen leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
- Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Quaking Aspen and Scented Geranium
Care of Quaking Aspen and Scented Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quaking Aspen pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quaking Aspen 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.