5g Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice'

Grows 5' - 8' ht. x 5' - 8' sp.

Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea is a large, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with clusters of pyramid-shaped white flowers emerging in June and July, then fading to light pink. Native to the southeastern U.S., it makes a great informal hedge or specimen plant in the landscape, and prefers evenly moist, organically rich, well-drained soils.  Full sun to part shade, with some mulch to help hold the summer soil moisture.  This Hydrangea blooms on old wood, so prune immediately after flowering.  Leaves turn a deep bronze color in fall, when you'll notice the exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark.  Keep an eye out for winter-damaged stems.

Photo Credit: Missouri Botanical Garden

• Showy Flower, Showy, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Heavy Shade, East Coast Native, Long Blooming,
• Hardy in zones 5 - 9
• Shade,