Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Black Oak
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Black Oak Tree
In German
Hortensie
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
Hortensia
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
υδραγεία
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Hortensja
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
Hibiscus
Niger quercum ligno
Family
Asteraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak? We provide you with everything About Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak. Arrowleaf Balsamroot doesn't have thorns and Black Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Arrowleaf Balsamroot does not have fragrant flowers. Arrowleaf Balsamroot has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Black Oak has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak
Season and care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring and Black Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak Physical Information
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak are as follows:
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Black Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.