Hydrangea Quercifolia

Hydrangea Quercifolia Care

Hydrangea Quercifolia

Other names: Oak-leaved Hydrangea

What is the plant

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.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

-20°C - -10°C

Hardiness zone

5 - 9

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
These plants appreciate moist soil, and the more sunlight they receive, the more water they need. Blanketing the ground with a thick layer of mulch will help maintain soil moisture.
Pruning
Oakleaf hydrangea shrubs usually require little pruning, unless you are trying to fit them into a location that is too small. In ideal conditions, this plant may shoot up to 10 feet, which may require that you trim it down. This is a shrub that blooms on old wood, so when pruning is necessary, do it immediately after it is done flowering. Damaged or diseased branches can be cut away whenever they appear.
Fertilizer
This plant generally requires no feeding, especially if you are mulching over the root zone. When growing in alkaline soils, occasional feeding with an acid fertilizer may be beneficial.

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Sunlight
Most varieties thrive in full sun in the North, but in the South require afternoon shade.
Soil
Easily grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Thrives in moist soils, and appreciates a summer mulch which helps retain soil moisture. Bloom occurs on old wood. Prune if needed immediately after flowering (little pruning is usually needed).
Temperature
Plants can lose significant numbers of flower buds or die to the ground in harsh winters (temperatures below -10 degrees F)

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Additional
TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. 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.
Popularity
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