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Hydrangea
quercifolia * Oak Leaf Hydrangea |
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flowers and the foliage in the fall Hydrangea quercifolia is one plant
for all seasons. The Oak Leaf Hydrangea blooms in
the late spring through the summer. Hydrangea quercifolia then goes beyond itself and produces a
wonderful fall foliage display. Hydrangea quercifolia flowers grow in a white spire at the tips of the branches.
The Oakleaf Hydrangea grows best in shade but will tolerate some Sun in
coastal gardens. The leaves have an interesting
shape. Hydrangea quercifolia gets to 6-8 feet tall and wide. Hydrangea
quercifolia is the state flower of Alabama. Hydrangea quercifolia is
drought tolerant, but the plant just shuts down and goes dormant as if it
were Winter if conditions get too dry. Hydrangea quercifolia is Winter hardy to zone 5
High resolution images of
Hydrangea quercifolia are available. |
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