Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'
- Phonetic Spelling
- hy-DRAN-jee-ah kwer-sih-FOH-lee-ah
- Description
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Oakleaf hydrangea 'Pee Wee' is an erect rounded decidous shrub with showy white flowers that appear in early to mid-summer. As the flowers age they fade to pink. This is a smaller cultivar reaching a height of 3 to 4 feet tall and 2 to 3 feet wide at maturity. Its leaves are also smaller than other oak-leaved hydrangeas.
Plant 'Pee Wee' in the full sun to partial shade in moist well-drained soil. Mulch this plant in the summer to conserve soil moisture. Because blooming occurs on old wood, prune if needed immediately after flowering. Winter-damaged stems may be pruned in early spring. Flower buds can be killed by harsh winter temperatures.
Plant it as a specimen plant near a patio or entryway. It works well in small groups, in shrub borders, as an informal hedge, or in a woodland or winter-themed garden.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious problems and resistant to many leaf diseases that plague other hydrangeas. Aphids and spider mites are occasional insect pests. Leaf blight and powdery mildew occasional disease problems.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Hydrangea
- Species:
- quercifolia
- Family:
- Hydrangeaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 6 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Habit/Form:
- Rounded
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Coarse
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Panicle
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cross
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Description:
- Showy white mostly sterile 4 petaled flowers in pyramid panicles appear from June-July
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Rough
- Deciduous Leaf Fall Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Purple/Lavender
- Red/Burgundy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Margin:
- Lobed
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Smaller leaves than the other oak leaf hydrangeas reaching 5" long. Deep green turning, bronze, purple,or red in the fall.
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Bark:
- Bark Color:
- Light Brown
- Surface/Attachment:
- Exfoliating
- Bark Description:
- Exfoliating bark reveals brown color underneath that brings winter interest to the landscape.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Patio
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Winter Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Specimen
