Hydrangea quercifolia

oakleaf hydrangea

Family	Hydrangeaceae
Plant Type	deciduous shrub
Zone	USDA: 5a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.6 - 2.4 m (2 - 8 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 3 m (3 - 10 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
Soil Type	loam
Soil pH	acidic to neutral

Description	Hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea) bears showy and white blossoms during late spring. This deciduous shrub is rounded in form and has medium green foliage that is showy, matte and coarse textured. The bark is showy, multi-coloured and exfoliating in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning deciduous shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses	Border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, hedge, foundation, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics	In autumn, Hydrangea quercifolia is alight with fall colour, and in winter it provides winter interest.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Hydrangea quercifolia (oakleaf hydrangea) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.