Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
it is a type of blueberry
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Applicable
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Hydrangea
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
Hydrangea
In German
japanische Blaubeere
Hortensie
In French
bleuet japonais
Hortensia
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
Hortensia
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
Hortênsia
In Polish
Japoński borówki
Hortensja
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
Hibiscus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Cornales
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Genus
Elaeocarpus
Hydrangea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and Hydrangea
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Japanese Blueberry and Hydrangea Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and Hydrangea are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Hydrangea
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs and 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. In summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.