Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Sinuses, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
PELARGONIUM
Common Name
Willow Oak
Florist Geranium, Geranium
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Geranium
In German
Overcup Oak
Geranie
In French
Overcup Oak
Géranium
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Geranio
In Greek
Overcup Oak
γεράνι
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Gerânio
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Pelargonia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Geranium
Season and care of Willow Oak and Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Geranium season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Geranium is Neutral.
Willow Oak and Geranium Physical Information
Willow Oak and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Geranium height is 20.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Geranium are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
- Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory
Care of Willow Oak and Geranium
Care of Willow Oak and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.