Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
United States, California
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
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Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
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Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Blue Oak
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Hortensie
Blaue Eiche
In French
Hortensia
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Hortensia
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Hortensja
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Hibiscus
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hydrangea and Blue Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Blue Oak? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Blue Oak. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Blue Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Blue 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 Hydrangea and Blue Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Blue Oak
Season and care of Hydrangea and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Blue Oak season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Blue Oak is while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Blue Oak is .
Hydrangea and Blue Oak Physical Information
Hydrangea and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Blue Oak are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Oak
Care of Hydrangea and Blue Oak 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 Blue Oak pruning is done 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 Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.