Oak Leaf Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Oak-leaf Hydrangea
Providing interest almost all year round, Hydrangea quercifolia (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) is a medium-sized, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub of dense, rounded habit. From late spring to midsummer, it boasts large, magnificent, conical flower heads, up to 12 in. (30 cm), packed with creamy-white florets. Long-lasting, the blossoms gradually turn rosy-pink as they mature, then tan to brown at the end of the summer. They persist on the bush until mid-winter. The beautiful foliage of large, deeply lobed, oak-like, dark green leaves, 3-8 in. (7-20 cm), turns rich red to burgundy in the fall. In the winter, the rich cinnamon brown exfoliating bark becomes a real center of attraction. Noted for its distinct, boldly lobed leaves and superb blooms, this exquisite southeastern US native is worth growing as a garden focal point or combined with other shrubs or perennials. One of the best landscape plants for plantings at the edge of woodlands.
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hydrangeaceae |
Genus | Hydrangea |
Common names | Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Spread |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States |
Tolerance | Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
5 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Shrubs |
Plant Family | Hydrangeaceae |
Genus | Hydrangea |
Common names | Hydrangea, Oakleaf Hydrangea |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Spread |
6' - 8' (180cm - 240cm) |
Spacing | 96" (240cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Native Plants | Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States |
Tolerance | Dry Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Hydrangea quercifolia (Oak Leaf Hydrangea) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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