Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Quercus lyrata
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
3-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Light
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Asthma
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
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Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
Hydrangea
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
Hydrangea
In German
Overcup Oak
Hortensie
In French
Overcup Oak
Hortensia
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Hortensia
In Greek
Overcup Oak
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Hortênsia
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Hortensja
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Hydrangea
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Overcup Oak and Hydrangea Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Hydrangea are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Hydrangea
Care of Overcup Oak and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hydrangea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.