Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Silver
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Silver
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
-
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
-
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PULMONARIA saccharata
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Bethlehem Sage
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Overcup ओक
In German
Hortensie
Overcup Oak
In French
Hortensia
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Hortensia
Overcup Roble
In Greek
υδραγεία
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Hortensja
Overcup Dąb
Family
Boraginaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Bethlehem Sage and Willow Oak
Season and care of Bethlehem Sage and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bethlehem Sage and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bethlehem Sage season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bethlehem Sage and Willow Oak Physical Information
Bethlehem Sage and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Bethlehem Sage and Willow Oak are as follows:
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Willow Oak
Care of Bethlehem Sage and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.