Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
North America, Canada
Types
herbaceous annuals
Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis bungeana
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
bottomlands, limestone outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Salt, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove tight V-branching crotches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Black sooty mold, Fungal Diseases, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, woolly aphid
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Slow downs aging
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Colic, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Menstrual Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Pulp, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
CELTIS occidentalis
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Common Hackberry, Hackberry
In Hindi
Pelargonium
HACKBERRY
In German
Pelargonium
Hackberry
In French
pélargonium
micocoulier
In Spanish
pelargonium
almez
In Greek
Pelargonium
hackberry
In Portuguese
pelargônio
hackberry
In Polish
pelargonia
hackberry
In Latin
Pelargonium
Hackberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Urticales
Family
Geraniaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Hackberry
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Hackberry is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Hackberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hackberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Hackberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Hackberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Hackberry Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Hackberry physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Hackberry height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Hackberry are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Hackberry flower color: Green
- Hackberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Hackberry
Care of Scented Geranium and Hackberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Hackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove tight V-branching crotches. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hackberry needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.