Species: Hydrangea quercifolia
(hye-dran'jee-ah kwer-si-fo'lee-ah)
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
A species with many cultivars, below are a few of the more interesting/commonly available in the trade.
'Alice', 'Alison', 'Amethyst', 'Harmony', 'Little Honey', 'Pee Wee', 'Ruby Slippers', 'Sikes Dwarf', 'Snow Queen', 'Snowflake'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
4' - 6' (to 8') (spread same)
Deciduous
rounded
very shade tolerant
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun, Part shade, Shade
5b
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
showy white flower clusters turn pink in late summer and brown towards autumn; coarse green foliage changes to reddish purple in fall
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
pest free
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
native to southeastern US; plant parts are poisonous; attractive to deer
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
