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Hydrangea quercifolia

Oak Leaf Hydrangea

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Oak Leaf Hydrangea is a flowering, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with oak-like, dark green leaves. Large flower clusters bloom May to July;...

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Description:

Oak Leaf Hydrangea is a flowering, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with oak-like, dark green leaves. Large flower clusters bloom May to July; flowers are white turning to pale pink and are good cut or dried. Leaves turn an attractive deep red to purple in the fall.  Exfoliating bark provides winter interest. Oak Leaf Hydrangea prefers moist, well-drained organic soil; mulch plants in the summer to keep the roots moist. Use this versatile shrub in mixed shrub borders, foundation plantings, hedges, or woodland gardens.

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub

New Jersey Native: No

Deer Resistance: None

Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators

Salt Tolerance: Low to None

Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ

Soil Characteristics

Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy, Clay

Soil Moisture: Dry

Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral

Light Needs of Plant

Optimal Light: Full sun

Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water Needs of Plant

Soil Moisture: Dry

Drought Tolerance: Medium

Size and Growth Rate

Height: 6 - 8 ft

Spread: 6 - 8 ft

Growth Rate: Fast