Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Spreading mass
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring, Late 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
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
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
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
-
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
White Oak
In Hindi
Hydrangea
सफेद ओक
In German
Hortensie
weiße Eiche
In French
Hortensia
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Hortensia
roble blanco
In Greek
υδραγεία
White Oak
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Carvalho branco
In Polish
Hortensja
biały dąb
In Latin
Hibiscus
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Hydrangea and White Oak
Season and care of Hydrangea and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and White Oak season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and White Oak Physical Information
Hydrangea and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and White Oak are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Hydrangea and White Oak
Care of Hydrangea and White 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 White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.