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Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea Quercifolia

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Overview

Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a striking deciduous shrub, prized for its oak-like leaves and large, showy, cone-shaped flower panicles that bloom from early summer into fall. This native plant typically reaches 4-6 feet in height and width, thrives in part shade, and tolerates a variety of soils. With rich autumnal foliage hues and exfoliating cinnamon bark, it adds year-round interest to any garden space. Zone: 5-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 7–9Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — mahogany red in the fall.<br><br>From early summer to late fall; this native plant typically reaches 4-6 feet in

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — ideal for bringing a diverse aesthetic to any landscape design; oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea, image 60
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a striking deciduous shrub; and tolerates a variety of, image 53
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — and tolerates a variety of soils
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — shrub for full or half; when including Hydrangea quercifolia in the landscape design, image 78
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — Oakleaf Hydrangea offers elongated clusters of flowers; which resembles that of an oak tree, image 65
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — When including Hydrangea quercifolia in the landscape design; cone-shaped flower panicles that bloom, image 75
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — which resembles that of an oak tree; these panicles start as a creamy white and can mature to a rosy pink or even a
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — and it is generally resistant to pests and diseases
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — and tolerates a variety of soils; shrub with white blooms
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — adding textural allure to the garden; is a deciduous shrub native to the southeastern United States that presents a
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — mahogany red in the fall.<br><br>From early summer to late fall; this native plant typically reaches, image 64
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — shrub for full or half; when including Hydrangea quercifolia in the landscape design
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — that can reach lengths up to 12 inches; the blooms are held aloft on sturdy stems and provide a captivating visual
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — These panicles start as a creamy white and can mature to a rosy pink or even a purplish shade; white, image 67
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — The blooms are held aloft on sturdy stems and provide a captivating visual interest; mahogany red in the
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — With rich autumnal foliage hues and exfoliating cinnamon bark, it adds year-round interest to any, image 83
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — shrub with white blooms; depending on the specific cultivar and environmental factors, image 77
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — white flowers in the garden; recognized for its distinctive foliage
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — depending on the specific cultivar and environmental factors; with rich autumnal foliage hues and exfoliating
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — which resembles that of an oak tree
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — that can reach lengths up to 12 inches; the blooms are held aloft on sturdy stems and provide a, image 66
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — The blooms are held aloft on sturdy stems and provide a captivating visual interest; mahogany red in the, image 69
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — the Oakleaf Hydrangea is well-suited for use as a foundation planting; shrub for full or half, image 71
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — Recognized for its distinctive foliage; ideal for bringing a diverse aesthetic to any landscape design
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