Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Hills, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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
Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
BETULA nigra 'Studetec'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch
In Hindi
Hydrangea
काले बर्च वृक्ष
In German
Hortensie
Schwarze Birke
In French
Hortensia
Noir Bouleau
In Spanish
Hortensia
Negro del árbol de abedul
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μαύρο Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Bétula Preto
In Polish
Hortensja
Czarny Brzoza
In Latin
Hibiscus
Niger Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Black Birch
Season and care of Hydrangea and Black Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Black Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Black Birch season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Black Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Black Birch Physical Information
Hydrangea and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Black Birch are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
- Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hydrangea and Black Birch
Care of Hydrangea and Black Birch 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 Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.