Hydrangea quercifolia

oak-leaf hydrangea

Oakleaf hydrangea is the envy of northerners, hardy only to Zone 5. Flowers are a combination of both sterile and fertile petals, lending a feathery and light appearance to the bloom. It has striking red and purple fall foliage.

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Height: 6-10 ft
Spread: 8-10 ft
Hardiness Zone: 5-9


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ecoregion
• Not Ecotypic in New England
Ornamental Interest
• Fall Foliage
• Fall Bloom
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Hedge/screening
• Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage


North American Distribution


oak-leaf hydrangea - Hydrangea quercifolia from Native Plant Trust