Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
-
United States, Central United States
Types
herbaceous annuals
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
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
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
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
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Shingle Oak
In German
Pelargonium
Kies Eiche
In French
pélargonium
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
pelargonium
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Pelargonium
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Shingle Oak
In Polish
pelargonia
gont Oak
In Latin
Pelargonium
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Geraniaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scented Geranium and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Shingle Oak
Care of Scented Geranium and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Scented Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.