Hydrangea Species, Oakleaf Hydrangea, Oak-leaf Hydrangea
Hydrangeaquercifolia

Height

Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Time
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Grown for foliage
Deciduous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow
Shrubs