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    Hydrangea quercifolia

    Also Known As

    • Oak-leafed Hydrangea
    • Oakleaf Hydrangea

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 6'-8'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Hydrangea quercifolia plant details

    Hydrangea quercifolia is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In summer cream and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Hydrangea quercifolia

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: hydrangeaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: cream and white blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, distinctive bark, easy-to-grow, fall color, peeling bark, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Hydrangea quercifolia

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Oak leaf shaped leaves turn beautiful fall colors.

    By: Maples N More Nursery

    The beautiful American hydrangea. The Oak Leaf hydrangea is native to the southern United States. This plant blooms best in warm and humid summers. The panicle cream white sterile flowers bloom in June until September. It is widely grown for its colorful leaves which are mid-green then darken and turn to beautiful autumn shades of gold and red. Makes a fantastic hedge!

    By: Hydrangeas Plus

    Oak Leaf Hydrangea. As per the name, leaves on this one are much more reminiscent of an oak tree than a hydrangea. Fall color goes from red through rust on the leaves, and the white flowers will turn pink and then brown and are excellent for dried arrangements - just pick them after they have turned pink.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    Oak-leaf Hydrangea has leaves shaped like oak leaves. The plant grows in sun or shade and prefers a rich, moist soil Oak-leaved Hydrangea transplants easily and has a very coarse texture and good red fall color. The hairy young twigs are reddish. The flowers, produced in midsummer in panicles, are at first white, then fade to pink and then tan.

    By: Oregon Grown Tree Farm

    Panicles of white flowers mature to pale pink, fall burgundy-red leaves, cinnamon colored bark. Zones 5-9.

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Deep green leaves change to shades of red, orangish brown and purple in Fall. Quite spectacular in bloom or Fall leaf. A bit tough to grow in containers (so they're not always gorgeous at the nursery) but easy as pie in the ground. A bit coarse but SO FABULOUS in bloom & in it's Fall Color, that if you have room, you really should have this plant! Plants of Merit - Missouri Botanical Garden.

    By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

    As the name implies, the foliage bears a striking resemblance to the oak with 5-7 lobed, leaves to 8". This is a deciduous shrub with a mounding habit to 6' high with an 8' spread. The bark is orange-brown and peels. Fall color is outstanding, becoming bright red to bronze purple. In warmer areas, the leaves become burnished and persist throughout the winter months. Plant in fertile, moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Can be tender when young, so protect in cooler zones. In summer, mulch for a cool root environment.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Conical panicles of white flowers to 10".

    By: Thompson's Nursery

    Gardening facts about Hydrangea quercifolia plant

    How to Grow Hydrangea quercifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • cream

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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