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HYDRANGEA quercifolia
Commonly known as Oak-leafed hydrangea
Oak leaf hydrangea, with striking orange-red autumn colour, long pointed white flowers, with sterile florets only at the base
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Deciduous - deeply 5-7 lobed, mid-green leaves to 20cm (8in) long.
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Height - 2m (6½ft) -
Spread - 2.5m (8ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - mound-forming shrub producing conical panicles to 25cm (10in) tall. Produces fertile and sterile flowers. Sterile flowers become pink-tinged with age.
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Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun - shelter from cold, drying winds -
Partial shade -
Harmful if eaten - These will give you an upset tummy, so please don't eat any of these. -
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash.
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Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - red spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus. -
Place of origin - southeastern USA. -
Flower Shape - Panicles - - conical panicles
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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2m (6½ft)
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Buy Varieties of HYDRANGEA quercifolia
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Burgundy' >
Commonly known as: Oak-leafed hydrangea.
Reddish-purple tinges to the leaves become very pronouced. The best autumn colouring variety of quercifolia
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Little Honey' >
Commonly known as: Oak-leafed hydrangea.
Golden yellow leaves. White flowers with red autumn colour
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Pee Wee' >
Commonly known as: Oak-leafed hydrangea.
Compact and low growing form with conical flowerheads
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Snowflake' >
Commonly known as: Oak-leafed hydrangea.
Striking form with several series of bracts around each flower head giving a doubled appearance
HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Snow Queen' >
Commonly known as: Oak-leafed hydrangea.
Another outstanding form with large rounded flower heads
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