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How to Grow and Care for Oakleaf Hydrangea Hydrangea quercifoliaYou may already know about those fabulously puffy, fluffy hydrangeas, bursting with blue and purple blooms. But do you know their less showy, yet still just as charming sister, H. quercifolia?
Commonly known as oakleaf hydrangea, this plant is native to the southeastern region of the United States.
First described and illustrated in 1773 by botanist and writer William Bartram, this woody shrub ranges from Tennessee into North Carolina, west to Louisiana, and further south into Florida. Bartram’s drawings and writings were later published in 1791, in his book “Travels.”
Are you looking for a uniquely beautiful, versatile, and easy to grow plant? Let’s take a walk with Bartram through the garden.
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We’ll learn which oakleaf is best for your location – whether you have a container to fill, or a large space in your landscape – and why this plant is one our favorite shrubs to add seasonal interest and simple elegance to your garden.
Do you have an area available that gets afternoon shade and morning sun? If so, you may have the perfect spot for this shade-loving plant.
First, let’s learn a bit more about the history of H. quercifolia. Then we’ll dig into some helpful tips and tricks for growing this special shrub.
What Is Oakleaf Hydrangea?H. quercifolia is a woody, deciduous, shade-loving shrub native to the southeastern region of the United States, with leaves resembling that of an oak, a shape that’s strikingly different from the rounded leaves of other types of hydrangeas.
Perhaps Bartram described their shape best, writing, “the leaves which clothe the
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