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Hydrangea quercifolia
Hydrangea - Oakleaf
Hydrangea quercifolia
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- Native
- Fabulous in fall
- Shade tolerant
- Description
The classic North American native hydrangea. Large 8-12" white panicles of florets appear in late June, then fade to pink. Oak-like leaves turn a divine wine red in fall. A popular native plant for semi-shady sites.
- Awards
- Kentucky Theodore Klein Award
- USDA Zone
- 5 - 9 (-20°F/-28.9°C)
- Exposure
- Full sun, Part sun
- Height
- 6 - 10'
- Width
- 6 - 10'
- Finish Time
- 1 season
- Type
- Deciduous
- Bloom Time
- Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Foliage Color
- Green
General Care
Soil
Best in moist, well-drained soil, but quite adaptable to any site except excessively wet ones.Pruning
Oakleaf hydrangea blooms on old wood, so it is generally best to avoid any kind of regular pruning or trimming. May be pruned selectively as needed to develop a more striking habit.Uses
Mixed borders; woodland gardens; informal hedges and screens; foundation plantings.Growing Tips
Oakleaf hydrangeas are perhaps the most shade-tolerant hydrangea, though blooming and fall color are best with at least some sun each day. They bloom on old wood and exhibit better bud hardiness than other old wood bloomers. These plants perform far better in the landscape than in the container/nursery environment, so don't be put off by a plant that looks less than enticing in its pot. It will redeem itself rapidly once planted in the ground.Features: Fall interest, Native, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Oakleaf, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage
Features: Fall interest, Native, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant, Attracts pollinators, Clay soil, Heat tolerant
Filters: Botanical genus: Hydrangea, Common name: Hydrangea - Oakleaf, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Bloom time: Summer, White flowers, Green foliage