Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen' (Oakleaf Hydrangea)

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen,' commonly known as 'Snow Queen' hydrangea, is a fantastic oakleaf hydrangea selection that's perfect for a variety of uses in the home garden. Maturing to a manageable size of four to six feet tall with a spread of up to eight feet, 'Snow Queen' is a perfect hydrangea for foundation plantings and hedges, with attractive, oak-like foliage. From June to July, this cultivar is noted for its strikingly large and upright flower panicles in a bright, snowy shade of white. This cultivar's flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, stand up well against wind and rain, and contrasts well against its bronzey red fall foliage, adding multi-season appeal.

After fall foliage has come and gone, coarse mature stems exfoliate to reveal an attractive, cinnamon brown inner bark, which adds eye-catching appeal to the winter landscape as well. This cultivar performs best in fertile soil in full to part-sun areas, and works great in a variety of landscapes; with year-round aesthetic appeal, 'Snow Queen' is an outstanding addition to any large garden space and works great as a specimen planting too!