Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
Red, Purple, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gray
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Fine
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
SANGUISORBA minor
Common Name
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
Garden Burnet, Salad Burnett
In Hindi
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hydrangea
In German
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hortensie
In French
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hortensia
In Spanish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hortensia
In Greek
Blackjack Oak Tree
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Blackjack Carvalho
Hortênsia
In Polish
Blackjack Oak Tree
Hortensja
In Latin
Blackjack quercum ligno
Hibiscus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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