Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Quercus coccinea
Habitat
Rocky areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Tiny
Oval, Bristle-tipped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Thymus vulgaris
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Thyme
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
अजवायन के फूल
Scarlet Oak
In German
Thymian
Scarlet Oak
In French
Thym
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
Tomillo
Scarlet roble
In Greek
θυμάρι
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
Tomilho
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
Tymianek
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
Thymum
Quercus coccinea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Thyme and Scarlet Oak
Season and care of Thyme and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Thyme and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thyme season is Summer and Scarlet Oak season is Summer. The type of soil for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Thyme and Scarlet Oak Physical Information
Thyme and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Thyme and Scarlet Oak are as follows:
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
Thyme leaf color: Green
Scarlet Oak flower color:
- Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Thyme and Scarlet Oak
Care of Thyme and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning and Scarlet Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.