Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin' Saxifragaceae

Growth habit

Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Comstock Knoll and Rhododendron Collection

Source of plant

Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, RareFIND Nursery

Description

Small rounded shrub to 3' tall and 4.5' wide at 9 years. Foliage is dark green in summer, turning to mahogany-red in fall. In early summer, 'Munchkin' produces abundant, 6.5" long inflorescences that are held upright above the foliage. Flowers open white and gradually turn medium pink.

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

growth habit, fall color