Shrubs & garden character · Western North Carolina field companion

Oakleaf hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Four-season small shrub; deer protection may be needed.

Sun Exposure: Part sun–shade
Mature Height (ft): 3–4
Mature Width (ft): 3–4
Bloom Season: Early summer

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Sun Exposure

Part sun–shade

Growth Habit

Compact rounded

Mature Height (ft)

3–4

Mature Width (ft)

3–4

More growing details

Bloom Season

Early summer

Bloom Color

White aging pink

Evergreen / Deciduous

Deciduous

Native Status

Southeastern U.S. native; cultivar

WNC Notes

Four-season small shrub; deer protection may be needed.

Drought Tolerance

Moderate

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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