species 25,657 observations

Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia

Field notes

Supports All

106 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Southern Beet Webworm Moth, Virginian Tiger Moth, Hydrangea Leaftier Moth, Hydrangea Sphinx 4
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Margined Leatherwing Beetle, Two-spotted Bumble Bee 102

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil
Habit: Erect Irregular Mounding Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Shrub Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.