Oak-leaf Hydrangea

The bark of oakleaf hydrangea exfoliates and is very beautiful. The leaves turn a variety of vivid colors prior to dropping in winter.

Based on the description on the herbarium sheet, the Florida Atlas documentation for Aachua County appears to be a plants or plants persisting at an old home site.



Specimen shrub in understory settings.  Also suited to mass plantings. May be short-lived and need more TLC when planted south of its native range.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Prefers partial shade. If planted south of its natural range, it is best to keep it out of full sun.

Dry-moist sites. Upland hardwood forests and understory.

• Interesting bark, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
• Attracts native bees including bumblebees,  syrphid flies, and honeybees.
• Pollinators attracted to the small fertile flowers (the large flowers are sterile) (Coleen Miko).