Hydrangea q. Alice

Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea is a broad upright deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed oak-like leaves that brilliant bronze and maroon in fall, and rich brown exfoliating bark.  Its large arching panicles bloom on old wood with double white flowers that fade to pink in summer attracting butterflies.  Best bloom in partial sun and rich, moist well-drained soils. Alice is resistant to many leaf based diseases. Hydrangea Quercifolia is a native Hydrangea that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.  The seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals, and the plant provides nesting for small birds. Read about the introduction to our new Hydrangea Collection and limited time promotion here. Type:  Shrub Origins: Southeast N. America; GA Native Height:  10' - 12' Spread:  8' - 10’ Spacing:  8’ - 10' USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 8 Culture:  Part Sun Bloom Color:  White/Pink Season of Interest:   Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Mulch soil to maintain moisture and overwinter.  If pruning is needed do so after flowering. Slight susceptibility to bud blight, wilt, leaf spot, and mildew.  Aphids are occasional problems.    LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Deutzia, Host IMAGES:  Michele Dorsey Walfred, Hydrangea quercifolia “Alice”, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Hydrangea quercifolia Alice 5zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) cultivar413, Chicago Botanic Gdn, Landscape Gdn, perimeter walkway 180721 248 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.