Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Japan
  
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
  
Types
Not Available
  
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
  
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
  
3-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
6-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
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
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Orange, Purple
  
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
orange brown, Purple, Purplish-black, Voilet
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Silver
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Silver
  
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Silver
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring, Late Autumn
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Light
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
  
Spring, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
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
Whiteflies
  
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Flies
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose
  
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
  
Flowers, Root
  
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Not Available
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
Abies Veitchii
  
Hydrangea
  
Common Name
Christmas Tree, Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Hydrangea or hortensia
  
In Hindi
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Hydrangea
  
In German
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Hortensie
  
In French
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Hortensia
  
In Spanish
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Hortensia
  
In Greek
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
υδραγεία
  
In Portuguese
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Hortênsia
  
In Polish
Veitch's Silver Fir
  
Hortensja
  
In Latin
S Veitch abiegnis
  
Hibiscus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pinophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Hydrangeaceae
  
Genus
Abies
  
Hydrangea
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Hydrangea
Season and care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Veitch's Silver Fir and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Veitch's Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hydrangea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Clay, Loam and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Veitch's Silver Fir is Acidic and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Veitch's Silver Fir and Hydrangea Physical Information
Veitch's Silver Fir and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Veitch's Silver Fir height is 1,520.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Veitch's Silver Fir and Hydrangea are as follows:
Veitch's Silver Fir flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
Veitch's Silver Fir leaf color: Dark Green and Silver
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Hydrangea
Care of Veitch's Silver Fir and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Veitch's Silver Fir 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 Veitch's Silver Fir 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.