Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
7, 9, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Quercus
Hydrangea
In German
Quercus
Hortensie
In French
Quercus
Hortensia
In Spanish
Quercus
Hortensia
In Greek
Quercus
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Quercus
Hortênsia
In Polish
Quercus
Hortensja
In Latin
Quercus
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Fagales
GLUMIFLORAE
Genus
Quercus
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Sorghum
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Oak and Centipede Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Water Oak and Centipede Grass? We provide you with everything About Water Oak and Centipede Grass. Water Oak doesn't have thorns and Centipede Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Water Oak does not have fragrant flowers. Water Oak has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes and Centipede Grass has allergic reactions like sneezing, Vomiting and Watery eyes. 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 Water Oak and Centipede Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Oak and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Water Oak and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Centipede Grass season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Oak and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Water Oak and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Water Oak and Centipede Grass
Care of Water Oak and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.