Hydrangea quercifolia
Oakleaf Hydrangea, Oak-leaved Hydrangea
- Main interest:
- oakleaf shaped leaves, spring blooms, bright red fall foliage
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil
- Flower colour:
- white turning to purple
- Fragrance:
- Mildly fragrant
- Flowering period:
- May to June
- Foliage:
- green turning red in the fall
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 5a: -29 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 8 ft (2.4 m) width: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Use:
- specimen, mass plantings, borders, hedge
The Oakleaf Hydrangea gets its name from the shape of it stunning 4-12 inch oakleaf- shaped leaves. This blooming shrub has four seasons of interest. In the spring dramatic white blooms emerge. These pyramid clusters turn a purplish pink as the season progresses. In the fall the foliage steals the show as it turns brilliant red, orange and yellow. It’s ideal as a specimen, hedge, border, and as cut flowers.
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- Main interest:
- oakleaf shaped leaves, spring blooms, bright red fall foliage
- Exposure:
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil humidity:
- moist soil
- Flower colour:
- white turning to purple
- Fragrance:
- Mildly fragrant
- Flowering period:
- May to June
- Foliage:
- green turning red in the fall
- USDA Hardiness:
- zone 5a: -29 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map
- Mature height & width (max.):
- height: 8 ft (2.4 m) width: 8 ft (2.4 m)
- Use:
- specimen, mass plantings, borders, hedge