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(Hydrangea quercifolia)
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)
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Dominicus Johannes Bergsma
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Photo by: Dominicus Johannes Bergsma | License Type: CC BY-SA 3.0 | License URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0 | Uploader: Famberhorst | Publisher: Wikimedia Commons | Title: Hydrangea_quercifolia_(eikenbladhortensia).JPG | Notes: {{Information |Description ={{en|1=Location taken: Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.. Names: Hydrangea quercifolia Bartram, Eichenblättrige Hortensie, Eichenblättrige Hortensie, hortensia à feuilles de chêne,
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Hydrangea quercifolia, commonly known as Oakleaf Hydrangea, is a deciduous shrub native to the Southeastern United States, specifically found in woodlands, bluffs, and stream banks. It typically grows to 3-12 feet (0.91-3.66 m) tall with an open crown. The shrub is notable for its exfoliating bark in shades of cinnamon-tan-orange and its deeply lobed, oak-like leaves that are yellowish green to dark green on top and silvery-white underneath. The leaves exhibit a spectacular display of red, bronze, and purple in autumn, which persists through winter alongside the dried flower-heads. Oakleaf Hydrangea produces showy white flowers that gradually turn purplish-pink, blooming in late spring to early summer.
This plant is valued for its year-round interest, including bright fall foliage and exfoliating bark. It is used in gardens and parks, often in naturalistic settings or as a backdrop in woodland gardens. Oakleaf Hydrangea thrives in partial to almost full shade, with morning sun and afternoon shade being ideal. It prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils with a pH of 5.0-6.5. While it can tolerate drought, adequate moisture is necessary for optimal flowering. It is generally easy to maintain but can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Avoid planting in overly wet or heavy clay soils to prevent root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
This plant is valued for its year-round interest, including bright fall foliage and exfoliating bark. It is used in gardens and parks, often in naturalistic settings or as a backdrop in woodland gardens. Oakleaf Hydrangea thrives in partial to almost full shade, with morning sun and afternoon shade being ideal. It prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soils with a pH of 5.0-6.5. While it can tolerate drought, adequate moisture is necessary for optimal flowering. It is generally easy to maintain but can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew. Avoid planting in overly wet or heavy clay soils to prevent root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 6-8 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Woodlands, bluffs, and stream banks in the Southeastern United States
Other Names
Common Names: Oak-Leaf Hydrangea, Oak-Leaved Hydrangea, Eichenblättrige Hortensie, Flikhortensia
Scientific Names: , Hydrangea quercifolia, Hydrangea radiata, Hydrangea angulata, Hydrangea quinquefolia,
GBIF Accepted Name: Hydrangea quercifolia Bartram