Hydrangea quercifolia - Oakleaf Hydrangea - Photo courtesy of Van Belle Nursery Inc.
Hydrangea quercifolia - Oakleaf Hydrangea - Fall Colour - Photo courtesy of Sean James Consulting & Design
Hydrangea quercifolia - Oakleaf Hydrangea

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

  • Cone-shaped mass of loosely-packed white florets fades to pink
  • Flower heads will fade to brown and persist through the winter
  • Dull green oakleaf-shaped leaves turn purple in the fall
  • Twig and branch bark exfoliates, providing winter interest
  • Suckers infrequently, becoming mounded in habit
  • Bloom Time: June to July

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
150-175 cm

SPREAD:
150-175 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Most hydrangea cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich, well-drained soil. 

Additional Notes about Oakleaf Hydrangea:


 

Hydrangea arborescens: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.

Hydrangea macrophylla: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.

Hydrangea paniculata: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.

Hydrangea quercifolia: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.

Hydrangea serrataBlooms on old wood, do not prune.

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