
Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea Quercifolia Munchkin
The 'Munchkin' Oakleaf Hydrangea is a compact, show-stopping shrub renowned for its distinctive oak-shaped leaves, vibrant fall foliage, and elegant white flower panicles.
Size
Installation
About this plant
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin' offers all the beauty of its larger Oakleaf relatives in a more manageable, compact form, making it perfect for smaller gardens or mixed borders. Its deeply lobed, dark green leaves resemble those of an oak tree, providing unique texture throughout the growing season before transforming into striking shades of mahogany, crimson, and purple in autumn. Creamy white, conical flower panicles emerge in summer, gradually aging to a lovely rose-pink, providing long-lasting ornamental interest and attracting beneficial pollinators to your landscape.
Care & maintenance
Generally low maintenance once established. Prune after flowering to shape or remove dead/damaged wood. Avoid heavy pruning, as it flowers on old wood.
Quick facts
- Type
- shrub
- Mature height
- 3-4 feet
- Mature width
- 3-4 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Part Shade
- Water
- Medium
- Growth rate
- Medium