close up of leaf of curled italian parsley

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia
Saxifragaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

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.

Source of plant

Klehm's Song Sparrow Perennial Farm, RareFIND Nursery

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

growth habit, fall color