Named for the deeply lobed oak-like foliage, this multi-stemmed shrub grows 4-8 feet tall and wide with a compact rounded habit. Cone-shaped flower clusters appear from late spring to early summer, with single or multi-petaled white blooms that fade to shades of pink and mauve.

May 6, 2024 · Hardy in USDA growing zones 5 to 9, oakleaf hydrangeas are an easy-to-grow shrub that return year after year when cared for properly. Oakleaf hydrangeas can be planted from their container straight into the ground in an area …

Jul 28, 2024 · Oakleaf hydrangea is a flowering deciduous shrub with long-lasting flower panicles that emerge white but gradually transition to purplish pink on sturdy stems. Its distinctive leaves have lobes like those of an oak tree (" quercifolia " means "oakleaf" in Latin).

Nov 15, 2021 · Native to the southeastern part of the country, oakleaf hydrangeas (Hydrangea quercifolia) are attractive all year long. These hydrangea shrubs bloom in spring and early summer. The panicle flowers are greenish white when they are young, picking up subtle shades of pink and brown as they age.

Apr 28, 2023 · Discover the benefits of growing gorgeous oakleaf hydrangeas! Like better-known mophead (Hydrangea macrophylla) and mountain hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata), American native oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) delivers abundant, showy flowers in summer to a shaded border.

Hydrangea quercifolia, commonly called oakleaf hydrangea, is an upright, broad-rounded, suckering, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub that typically grows 4-6' (less frequently to 8') tall. It is native to bluffs, moist woods, ravines and stream banks from Georgia to Florida to Louisiana.

Aug 22, 2024 · Oakleaf hydrangea is a midsized to large deciduous shrub that's native to the woodlands of the American Southeast and is hardy throughout most of the country. Its large, cone-shaped flower heads start out white and fade to colors including pale pink, beige, and ruby as the growing season progresses.

Mar 26, 2025 · Hydrangeas are known for being stunning yard additions—but only the Oakleaf Hydrangea is native to North America. Spend a morning planting this native shrub and watch it return decades of beauty, year-round.

Hydrangea quercifolia, commonly known as Oakleaf Hydrangea or Oak Leaf Hydrangea, is a stunning deciduous shrub cherished for its unique oak-shaped leaves and large, showy flower clusters. This variety is notable for its ability to provide year-round interest in the garden, showcasing beautiful blooms in summer and vibrant foliage in the fall.

Dark green, deeply lobed oak-like foliage turns brilliant mahogany in fall. Compact and well-suited for smaller landscapes, in groups, or as a hedge. Deciduous. WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. SIZE: Fast growing; reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall and wide.