Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Europe, Turkey, Iran, Western Asia
Types
The White Oaks, Chestnut Oak, Bur Oak
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Humid climates
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Pink, Sienna
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Y-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week, occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove short branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Squirrels, Woodpeckers
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood log is used in making fences
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS ellipsoidalis
ASTRANTIA
Common Name
Northern Pin Oak
Astrantia
In Hindi
Pin Oak
Hydrangea
In German
Pin-Eichen
Hortensie
In French
Pin Oak
Hortensia
In Spanish
pin Oak
Hortensia
In Greek
pin Oak
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Pin Oak
Hortênsia
In Polish
pin Oak
Hortensja
In Latin
Quercus
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Pin Oak and Astrantia
Season and care of Pin Oak and Astrantia is important to know. While considering everything about Pin Oak and Astrantia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pin Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Astrantia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pin Oak is Clay, Loamy, Moist, Sandy, Well drained and for Astrantia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pin Oak is Acidic and for Astrantia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pin Oak and Astrantia Physical Information
Pin Oak and Astrantia physical information is very important for comparison. Pin Oak height is 2,499.36 cm and width 792.48 cm whereas Astrantia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pin Oak and Astrantia are as follows:
Pin Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Pin Oak leaf color: Pink and Sienna
Astrantia flower color: White, Red, Green, Purple, Light Yellow, Pink, Rose, Burgundy and Crimson
- Astrantia leaf color: Green, Chartreuse, Lime Green, Dark Green, Yellow green and Ivory
Care of Pin Oak and Astrantia
Care of Pin Oak and Astrantia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pin Oak pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove short branches and Astrantia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pin Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astrantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.