Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Oakleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Large specimen with exfoliating bark; allow room and protect from repeated browsing.

Sun Exposure: Part sun–shade
Mature Height (ft): 8–12
Mature Width (ft): 8–12
Bloom Season: Early–mid summer

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Sun Exposure

Part sun–shade

Growth Habit

Broad upright

Mature Height (ft)

8–12

Mature Width (ft)

8–12

More growing details

Bloom Season

Early–mid summer

Bloom Color

White aging rose

Evergreen / Deciduous

Deciduous

Native Status

Southeastern U.S. native; cultivar

WNC Notes

Large specimen with exfoliating bark; allow room and protect from repeated browsing.

Drought Tolerance

Moderate once established

Wet-Soil Tolerance

Moderate

Deer Resistance

Low

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**Oakleaf hydrangea · Botanical detail**◐ Part sun or part shade · ☾ ShadeCathy Dewitt ↗ · CC BY 4.0
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