Scientific Name: Hydrangea quercifolia
Common Name: oakleaf hydrangea
Native Range: Southeastern United States
Zone: 5 to 9
Plant type & Form: upright, broad-rounded, suckering, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub
Height: 6.00 to 8.00 feet
Spread: 6.00 to 8.00 feet
Bloom Time: May to July
Bloom Description: White changing to purplish pink; pyramidal panicles of flowers
Flower: Showy
Fruit:
Leaf: large, 3-7 lobed, oak-like, dark green leaves.
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Medium
Soil type & pH: Thrives in moist soils, and appreciates a summer mulch which helps retain soil moisture.
Maintenance: Low
Suggested Use: Hedge, Naturalize. Can be found in group or mass in shrub borders or in open woodland areas. Good informal hedge. Exfoliating mature branches provide interesting color and texture in winter. Effective as a specimen or accent for foundations or other locations near homes or patios.
Notes:
Identification notes: Look for the oak shaped leaf and orange exfoliating bark. The bloom is similar to the panicle hydrangea, but the leaves and bark are quite different.
