Oak-Leaf Hydrangea


Scientific Name: Hydrangea quercifolia Bartram
Family: Hydrangeaceae
Oak-Leaf Hydrangea(Hydrangea quercifolia)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 3-22, 31-43
USDA: 5-9

Frost Tolerance: Flowers get damaged below -10° F (-23° C)

Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix, and other hot climates

Sun Exposure: Light shade to sun

Origin: North America

Growth Habits: Deciduous mound forming shrub, up to 6 feet tall (2 m)

Flowers: White flowers

Watering Needs: The soil should be constantly moist and well drained.

Propagation: Cuttings

The Oak-Leaf Hydrangea has leaves turning red in the fall, and an attractive peeling bark all the winter. It can be used in a variety of garden locations.
The name quercifolia comes from the Latin for "oak leave".

Blooming Habits:
The large flowers in the flowerhead are sterile, while the tiny intermixed flowers are fertile. This hydrangea flowers from late spring to fall.

Culture:
Needs acid soil, away from bright sunlight. Check for bugs and diseases regularly. Prune minimally in late winter or early spring.


 

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