A fabulous introduction from Michael Dirr, the 'Alice' Oakleaf Hydrangea is a mounding shrub growing 6 to 8 feet tall and equally as wide that features beautiful arching flower panicles up to 14 inches long, and is noted for its disease-resistant and prized for its spectacular fall foliage. The pyramidal flower panicles are densely packed with pure white flowers for 6 to 8 weeks during summer that gradually age to pink. Large, 8 inch long deep green, oak-like leaves turn attractive shades of bronze, maroon and purple in autumn and persist on the branches well into winter. Mature stems display exfoliating bark that reveals a rich brown inner bark that provides interest in the garden during winter.

Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Shrub
Height at Maturity: 6-8'
Width at Maturity: 6-8'
Spacing: 6' apart for hedge; 12' or more apart space between plants
Growth Habit / Form: Bushy, Mounding
Flower Color: White aging to Pink
Flower Size: Large: 10 -14" long!
Flowering Period: Summer
Flower Type: Single in large, long clusters
Fragrant Flowers: No
Foliage Color: Green - Bronze, Maroon & Purple shades!
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: NA
Berry Color: NA
Sun Needs: Part Shade (morning sun with afternoon shade or all day filtered sun)
Water Needs: Average, low when established
Soil Type: Clay (amended), Loam, Sand (amended), Silt
Soil Moisture / Drainage: Well Drained Moist
Soil pH: 5.5 - 7.5 (Acid to Slightly Alkaline)
Maintenance / Care: Very Low
Attracts: Visual Attention
Resistances: Disease, Drought (when established in part shade), Heat, Humidity, Insect, Mildew