Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrubs
  
Tree
  
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
  
Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
  
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
  
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
  
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
  
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-1
  
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
  
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Minimum Width
1,220.00 cm
  
14
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Yellow, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Light
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Light
  
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
  
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
  
Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Flies
  
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
  
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Rhinitis, Sinuses
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
  
Bark, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
  
CARYA illinoinensis
  
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
Papershell Pecan, Pecan
  
In Hindi
Hydrangea
  
पेकॉन
  
In German
Hortensie
  
Pekannuss
  
In French
Hortensia
  
Pacanier
  
In Spanish
Hortensia
  
Carya illinoinensis
  
In Greek
υδραγεία
  
Pecan
  
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
  
Nogueira-pecã
  
In Polish
Hortensja
  
Orzesznik jadalny
  
In Latin
Hibiscus
  
Pecan
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cornales
  
Juglandales
  
Family
Hydrangeaceae
  
Juglandaceae
  
Genus
Hydrangea
  
Carya Nutt.
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Juglandeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Juglandoideae
  
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Pecan
Season and care of Hydrangea and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Pecan season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Pecan Physical Information
Hydrangea and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Pecan are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
- Pecan leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Pecan
Care of Hydrangea and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.