Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is a structural shrub with large and showy white inflorescence in summer. They prefer moist soil in sun, part sun, or shade where they grow to 6 feet tall, making them a good choice for planting in slopes or basins. Companion plants include Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata) and Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica).
Maintenance
Leaf blight and powdery mildew can be an issue.
About
Light Requirements
Sun,
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Slopes,
Basin Soil Requirements
Acidic,
Most Soils Height
Medium,
Tall,
Very Tall Spacing
4 to 5 feet Category
Structural Attracts
Bees Illinois Native Plant Status
No Bloom Time
May,
June,
July Bloom Color
White Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Groups of 5-10, Groups of 10-20 Other Notable Cultivars & Varieties
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice', Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee', Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'