Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Gold
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water twice a day in the initial period
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
Other Uses
-
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Hortensie
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Hortensia
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
Hortensia
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
υδραγεία
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Hortensja
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Hydrangea and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Big leaf Maple season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Hydrangea and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Hydrangea and Big leaf Maple
Care of Hydrangea and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.