This shrub has upright spreading branches that form a rounded habit and spreads by stolons. The lobed mid-green leaves are oak-like becoming reddish during autumn and the white flowers appear in clusters during early summer becoming pinkish with age.

Hardiness zones 5 to 9

Hydrangea quercifolia is naturally found in south-east U.S.A. in the Mississippi river valley growing in well-drained organic rich moist soils. It prefers a semi-shaded to full sun position with wind and drought protection but is frost tolerant.

The Oak-leaved Hydrangea is an attractive shrub that is grown for its flowers and oak-like foliage. It is planted as an understorey filler or used in borders and is suitable for coastal or cool mountain regions. It is also planted in tubs and planter boxes and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It is ideal for shaded moist gardens and the flowers may be dried and used in floral arrangements. ID 1540

Hydrangea (hy-DRAIN-juh) quercifolia (kwer-se-FOH-lee-uh)

Hydrangeaceae (hy-drain-jee-AY-see-ee)
Hydrangea and Mock Orange Family