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Hydrangea quercifolia Pee Wee

Pee Wee Oakleaf Hydrangea

A dwarf shrub exhibiting elongated panicles of white flowers, maturing to pale pink. The oakleaf-shaped leaves are dark green in colour, turning red to red-purple in the fall. The striking cinnamon-coloured exfoliating bark adds winter interest.

  • »  Cone-shaped mass of loosely packed white florets fade to pink
  • »  Flower heads turn brown and persist through the winter
  • »  Green oakleaf-shaped leaves, smaller than those of the species, turn purple in the fall
  • »  Twig and branch bark exfoliates, providing winter interest
  • »  Bloom Time: June to July

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  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:100-125 cm
  • Spread:100-125 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Deciduous
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Fall Color
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Mounding
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

Hydrangea arborescens: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.

Hydrangea macrophylla: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.

Hydrangea paniculata: Blooms on new wood, prune in late winter or early spring.

Hydrangea quercifolia: Blooms on old wood, do not prune. Remove only spent flowers and dead, damaged or unsightly wood.

Hydrangea serrata: Blooms on old wood, do not prune.

 

 

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

Most hydrangea cultivars thrive in full sun to partial shade as long as they have adequate moisture and a rich, well-drained soil.