What is the scientific name for oakleaf hydrangea?

What is the scientific name for oakleaf hydrangea?

Hydrangea quercifolia
Oakleaf hydrangea/Scientific names

What type of hydrangea is Oakleaf?

Oakleaf hydrangea is a deciduous, rounded shrub with a mounding form from the ground up. Strong, sturdy stems hold large clusters of flowers above foliage that is generally dark green on top and whitish green beneath. The stems are an attractive cinnamon or tan color with bark that peels in thin flakes.

What class of plant is a hydrangea?

Magnoliopsida
Integrated Taxonomic Information System – Report

Class	Magnoliopsida
Superorder	Asteranae
Order	Cornales
Family	Hydrangeaceae – hydrangeas
Genus	Hydrangea L. – hydrangea

Is oakleaf hydrangea poisonous?

Are Oak Leaf Hydrangeas Toxic or Poisonous to People, Kids, Pets? All hydrangeas are considered toxic. Ingestion of any part of the plant may cause diarrhea, vomiting and/or depression. Keep plants away from dogs, cats, horses, and children.

What zone is oakleaf hydrangea?

zones 5 to 9
Oakleaf hydrangea generally does well in climate conditions throughout its hardiness range (zones 5 to 9), but winter damage to flower buds may occur in the colder part of the range, especially with young shrubs.

Are oakleaf hydrangea fragrant?

Flower Description: The Oakleaf hydrangea is noted for producing showy pyramidal 4-12″ erect panicles of creamy white flowers in late spring and summer, 3-4″ wide. The fragrant flowers fade to pink, then tan in the fall.

What colors are oakleaf hydrangea?

The Oakleaf gets its name from the shape of its beautiful large leaves. These leaves often turn colors of brilliant red, orange, yellow and burgundy in the fall if planted in a sunny location with a little afternoon shade.

Where is the best place to plant an oakleaf hydrangea?

Oakleaf Hydrangea Care This shrub will do best when planted in a slightly acidic, rich, well-draining soil in full sun or part shade. It thrives in moist soil; a thick layer of mulch over the root zone will help retain soil moisture.

What side of the house do you plant hydrangeas?

No matter what part of the country you live in, the north-facing side of your home is largely without sunlight. Hydrangeas also thrive in wooded areas, so they do well when planted near small evergreens or woody shrubs.

How poisonous are hydrangeas?

Hydrangea poisoning produces severe gastroenteritis symptoms, along with bloody diarrhea, which is frequently bloody, as well as a hydrangea rash or skin irritation. However, most experts agree that the amount of the plant that would have to be consumed would be very large.

How fast do oakleaf hydrangeas grow?

This shrub grows at a slow to medium rate, with height increases of anywhere from less than 12″ to 24″ per year.