Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Alice Oakleaf Hydrangea |
| Botanical Name | Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Mature Height | 10 to 12 ft |
| Mature Width | 10 to 12 ft |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | June to July |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Burgundy Red |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Supplemental water of 1" per week is necessary for the first several years and during droughts. |
| Fertilize Notes | Fertilize late spring or early summer. Options: composted manure, a slow-release or a balanced 10-10-10 fertilizer. Do not feed after August. |
| Prune Notes | Prune only in the summer before August to ensure bloom set for the following year. Blooms are formed on old wood. |