Oakleaf Hydrangea

Scientific Name
Hydrangea quercifolia
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

Last Review
Features

Large pyramidal clusters of white flowers in summer; flower color changes to pinkish white in late summer and light brown in autumn; summer foliage has an attractive, oak-like appearance; autumn color is russet-red.

Culture

Full sun to shade; moist, well-drained soil is preferred; acid soil is preferred, but alkaline soil is tolerated.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
3.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
6.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
3.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
6.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Upright to irregular; potential to sucker and form colonies

Native Regions, Text

United States

Soil Conditions
Tolerances
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
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Oakleaf Hydrangea leaves
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18485
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Oakleaf Hydrangea flower
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18486
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Oakleaf Hydrangea form
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18487
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Oakleaf Hydrangea dried flowers
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18488
Size
PlantID
402