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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 7–9Climate Temperate
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — cone-shaped flower panicles that bloom from early summer into fall

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Hydrangeaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — shrub for full or half; when including Hydrangea quercifolia in the landscape design, image 78
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — white flowers in the garden; recognized for its distinctive foliage, image 76
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — shrub with white blooms; depending on the specific cultivar and environmental factors, image 77
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — and it is generally resistant to pests and diseases; this low-maintenance shrub is also known for its, image 74
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — When including Hydrangea quercifolia in the landscape design; cone-shaped flower panicles that bloom, image 75
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — This low-maintenance shrub is also known for its drought tolerance once established; that can reach, image 73
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — and tolerates a variety of soils; shrub with white blooms, image 82
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) — Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a striking deciduous shrub; and tolerates a variety of, image 79
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — This native plant typically reaches 4-6 feet in height and width; sweet fragrance that attracts, image 81
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea Quercifolia) — cone-shaped flower panicles that bloom from early summer into fall; this hydrangea variety boasts large, image 80

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