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Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia
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Oakleaf Hydrangea flower
Size:
Size: small
Small

Medium

Large
Exposure/ Light Requirements:
Full Shade required.
Full Shade
Full Sun required.
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade required.
Partial Sun/Shade
Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9 
Mature Height: 3-6 Feet
Mature Width: 3-6 Feet
Features: Large pyramidal clusters of white flowers in summer; flower color changes to pinkish white in late summer and light brown in autumn; summer foliage has an attractive, oak-like appearance; autumn color is russet-red.
Culture: Full sun to shade; moist, well-drained soil is preferred; acid soil is preferred, but alkaline soil is tolerated.
Cultivars:
  • 'Alice' - Large, showy flowers change from white to pink as they age, up to 12 feet tall.
  • 'Pee Wee' - 2-3 feet tall.
  • 'Snow Queen' - Larger and fuller flower clusters, autumn color is red-bronze.
Mature Form: Upright to irregular; potential to sucker and form colonies
Native To: United States
Soil Conditions:
Dry
Soil condition: Moist, Well-DrainedMoist, Well-Drained
Wet
Tolerance:
Tolerance: Alkaline SoilAlkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Tolerance: SaltSalt
Soil Compaction
Wet Sites
Wind
Uses:
Barrier
Use for: Border.Border
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Use for: Naturalizing.Naturalizing
Screen
Use for: Specimen.Specimen
Foliage Color: Green
 
Fall Foliage Color: Brown
Red
 
Additional Notes: