Sunset®: 3-22, 31-43
USDA: 5-9
Frost Tolerance: Flowers get damaged below -10° F (-23° C)
Heat Tolerance: Light shade in Phoenix, and other hot climates
Sun Exposure: Light shade to sun
Origin: North America
Growth Habits: Deciduous mound forming shrub, up to 6 feet tall (2 m)
Flowers: White flowers
Watering Needs: The soil should be constantly moist and well drained.
Propagation: Cuttings
The Oak-Leaf Hydrangea has leaves turning red in the fall, and an attractive peeling bark all the winter. It can be used in a variety of garden locations.
The name quercifolia comes from the Latin for "oak leave".
Blooming Habits:
The large flowers in the flowerhead are sterile, while the tiny intermixed flowers are fertile. This hydrangea flowers from late spring to fall.
Culture:
Needs acid soil, away from bright sunlight. Check for bugs and diseases regularly. Prune minimally in late winter or early spring.
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