Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Hydrangea quercifolia,   Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice',   Hydrangea quercifolia 'PeeWee',   Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowqueen'

Oakleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia

      Striking foliage, shaped like a red oak leaf, forms the backdorp for large white flower panicles in July.   Fall foliage is reliably red to maroon.   Dry flower heads and exfoliating bark provide winter interest. Ht. 4-5'. (Sun to Partial shade)

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Oakleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'

      Michael Dirr selection for its inflorescence, 13" long in semi-arching to upright panicles.   Fall color is a good burgundy-red. Grows well in pots as well as the ground.      Ht. 8'+ (Sun to Shade)

Oakleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia 'PeeWee'

      This dwarf selection has flowers and leaves which are diminutive compared with those of other Oakleaf Hydrangea. Reliably good fall color with form only reaching 3-4' by 3-4'. (Sun to moderate Shade)

Oakleaf Hydrangea, Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowqueen'

      Large, overlapping sterile flowers create denser flowerheads, which are reliably held upright in this selection.   Fall color is a good burgundy-red.      Ht. 4-6' (Sun to Shade)

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