Hydrangea quercifolia #5
Hydrangea quercifolia #5
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Showy summer flowers
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Upright, open, native deciduous shrub. Blooms in mid summer with conical, white flowers that fade to rosy pink. Foliage is dark green changing to vivid scarlet, burgundy and purple in the fall. Handsome exfoliating cinnamon colored bark. Requires some winter protection and mulch over roots. Easy to grow and slow to medium growth rate.
Botanical Name- Hydrangea quercifolia
Pronunciation- hy-DRAN-jee-uh kwer-sih-FOH-lee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 8 ft
Mature Height- 8 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, fertile, well-drained soil
Current Size- #5
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Hosta 'Patriot' (classic woodland combo, textural interest)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (especially lacecap types), butterflies, hoverflies
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -
Yearly Care Instructions- Lightly prune after flowering; remove weak wood in late winter. Maintain even moisture and mulch to protect roots. Fertilize in spring for vigorous growth.
Trimming Instructions- Prune right after flowering, removing spent blooms and damaged wood. Light shaping preserves its natural form.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced or slightly acidic fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14 or 4-6-4) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Incorporate compost into clay for best flower production.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Holly-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, powdery mildew
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