Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Types
Not Available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Light Green
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Not Available
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
Hydrangea
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Hydrangea or hortensia
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
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Hydrangeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Oak and Hydrangea
Season and care of Water Oak and Hydrangea is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Hydrangea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Hydrangea season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Hydrangea is Light while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Hydrangea is Acidic.
Water Oak and Hydrangea Physical Information
Water Oak and Hydrangea physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Hydrangea are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Care of Water Oak and Hydrangea
Care of Water Oak and Hydrangea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water 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 Water 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.