Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea macrophylla 'Oak Leaf'

Soil:

Well-drained; dry: cannot tolerate "wet roots"

Light:

Partial Sun

Height:

4-5 ft.

Width:

4-5 ft.

Description:

The Oakleaf hydrangea is a dramatic, white-blooming shrub with four seasons of interest. It blooms best in areas where summers are somewhat hot.  A tremendous advantage of the Oakleaf is that it can thrive in much dryer locations than its cousins.  Oakleaf hydrangeas thrive with very little attention.

At this time the Oakleaf can be purchased in two main forms - the single blossom types and the, so called, double blossom type.

The Oakleaf gets its name from the shape of its beautiful large leaves. These leaves often turn colors of brilliant red, orange, yellow and burgundy in the fall if planted in a sunny location with a little afternoon shade.