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✓ Native to US

Oakleaf Hydrangea (Native)

Hydrangea quercifolia  —  Family: Hydrangeaceae
Shrub USDA Zone 5-9 📍 North America
🗺️ Widespread Widespread across many states

A stunning native shrub with large cone-shaped flower clusters and spectacular burgundy fall foliage.

Height 4–8 ft
Spread 4–8 ft
Sun Full Sun to Part Shade
Water Medium

🌡️ Growing Conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Season
Cool & Warm season
Soil
Rich, moist, well-drained

Traits

🐝 Attracts Pollinators 🦋 Attracts Butterflies 🐦 Attracts Birds

🎯 Uses

Specimen Wildlife Ornamental Native Planting

🦋 Wildlife Value

🐝 Pollinators 🦋 Butterflies 🐦 Birds

🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones

5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b

Temp range: -20°F to 30°F

📍 Native Range

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Widespread across many US states

Broadly distributed across a large portion of the US, but not documented in every state.

Native to 50 states:

📅 Planting Calendar

🔄 Transplant
Plant Spring/Fall
September – November

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