Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
United States, Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
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, Water during dry weather
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
-
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Shingle Oak
In German
Hortensie
Kies Eiche
In French
Hortensia
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Hortensia
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
υδραγεία
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Hortensja
gont Oak
In Latin
Hibiscus
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Hydrangea and Shingle Oak
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Shingle Oak? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Shingle Oak. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Shingle 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 Shingle 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 Shingle Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Hydrangea and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Shingle Oak season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Hydrangea and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Hydrangea and Shingle Oak
Care of Hydrangea and Shingle 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 Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.