Species
Photo to come
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia
A deciduous hydrangea with bold oak-shaped leaves, large white-to-pink cone-shaped flower panicles in early summer, brilliant burgundy fall color, and exfoliating bark.
Sun
part shade to morning sun
Water
moderate
Mature size
4-8 ft × 4-8 ft
Bloom
Large white cone-shaped panicles in early summer, aging to pink/tan.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 5–9
Care guide
Quick ID
Deciduous hydrangea (*Hydrangea quercifolia*). Oak-shaped leaves, white cone-shaped summer panicles, burgundy fall color, peeling bark.
Sun & Site
Part shade to morning sun; moist, rich, well-drained soil. In Draper's heat, protect from hot afternoon sun and keep evenly moist.
Pruning & Shaping
Blooms on old wood — prune only right after flowering. Avoid spring/late-season cuts, which remove next year's flower buds.
In my garden
R12 plants
| Sun | Shade |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
2
Plants
Apr 14, 2026
Planted · ~0 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-04-155 planted in retaining-wall beds (Ruby Slippers + Snowflake)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-0816-16-16 spring feeding
Shop1Bed Shop1
| Sun | Part sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
Apr 2026
Planted · ~0 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-05Spring mulch push (May 12–16)
- 2026-04-155 planted in retaining-wall beds (Ruby Slippers + Snowflake)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-0816-16-16 spring feeding
retaining wall mid-level2 plants
| Sun | Part sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Secondary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
2
Plants
Apr 14 2026
Planted · ~0 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-04-155 planted in retaining-wall beds (Ruby Slippers + Snowflake)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-0816-16-16 spring feeding
retaining wall mid-levelBed retaining wall mid-level
| Sun | Part sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Secondary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
Apr 14 2026
Planted · ~0 yrs
What I've done here
- 2026-04-155 planted in retaining-wall beds (Ruby Slippers + Snowflake)
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
- 2026-04-0816-16-16 spring feeding