A four-season native flowering shrub with oak-shaped leaves that turn burgundy in fall, exfoliating cinnamon bark in winter, and foot-long white cone blooms in summer that age to dusty pink.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Jul
- USDA Zones
- 5-9
- Sun
- Part Sun or Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 4-8'
- Bloom Colors
- White
♣ Native Species✂ Cut Flower△ Deer Resistant
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About This Name
Hydrangea quercifolia is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Oakleaf Hydrangea unambiguously. The genus Hydrangea places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Oakleaf Hydrangea, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Hydrangea quercifolia will give you the most precise results.