Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
it is a type of birch
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Hillside, Mountain tops
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Light Yellow, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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, Do Not over Water
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
Average
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
Prune to half of its height
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Borers, Chlorosis
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
BETULA alleghaniensis
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Yellow Birch
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Yellow Birch
In German
Hortensie
Yellow Birch
In French
Hortensia
bouleau jaune
In Spanish
Hortensia
Abedul amarillo
In Greek
υδραγεία
κίτρινο Birch
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
κίτρινο Birch
In Polish
Hortensja
żółte brzozy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Birch flavum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and Yellow Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Yellow Birch? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Yellow Birch. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Yellow Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Hydrangea and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Yellow Birch season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Hydrangea and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hydrangea and Yellow Birch
Care of Hydrangea and Yellow Birch 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 Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.