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Quercifolia |
| Hydrangea
quercifolia, also called oak leaf hydrangea, is native to the
south-eastern United States. This flowering shrub has qualities
that make it nice to look at every season of the year. In the
early spring, tender lettuce-green, oak-shaped leaves appear.
Later in the spring, the flower clusters appear, which are large,
creamy pyramids that can grow to a foot long. The flowers of
the hydrangea quercifolia will change color over time, from
light pink to rose to a nice tan color. The flowers also remain
well into the winter months. |
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foliage of the hydrangea quercifolia remains in place well
into December. The leaves turn deep purple and red colors
during the autumn months. When January arrives, the branches
and peach covered exfoliating bark of the hydrangea quercifolia
provide a good deal of winter interest that many gardens often
lack.
Hydrangea
quercifolia prefers part shade to full shade, and will grow
six to eight feet large. Division, cuttings or seeds are the
best way to propagate the plants. The soil should be moist
and well drained for the hydrangea quercifolia to thrive.
The hydrangea quercifolia is hardy in zones five through nine,
and can be used in a shrub border, as a specimen or massed
for a focal point.
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hydrangea quercifolia is disease and insect free and practically
maintenance free as well. Once established, the hydrangea
quercifolia is very drought tolerant, unlike most other hydrangea
plants, which require a great deal of water. Pruning should
take place immediately after flowering, as buds are set in
the early fall. The hydrangea quercifolia will bloom heavily,
even in the shade.
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