Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Western United States, California, Canada, China
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Balsam Fir, Cannan Fir, Fraser Fir, Grand Fir
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Moist Soils, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-7
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Borers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Insects
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Burns, Cough, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
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Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
PSEUDOTSUGA menziesii
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Douglas Fir
In Hindi
Hydrangea
डगलस फ़िर
In German
Hortensie
Douglasfichte
In French
Hortensia
le sapin de Douglas
In Spanish
Hortensia
abeto Douglas
In Greek
υδραγεία
έλατο Douglas
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Douglas Fir
In Polish
Hortensja
daglezji
In Latin
Hibiscus
Douglas abies
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Pinaceae
Genus
Hydrangea
Pseudotsuga
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Douglas Fir
Season and care of Hydrangea and Douglas Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Douglas Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Douglas Fir season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Douglas Fir is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Douglas Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Douglas Fir Physical Information
Hydrangea and Douglas Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Douglas Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Douglas Fir are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Douglas Fir flower color:
- Douglas Fir leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Douglas Fir
Care of Hydrangea and Douglas Fir 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 Douglas Fir pruning is done . In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Douglas Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.