urban and cottage gardens
greenish-yellow pears ready for harvesting in October
or rock garden
It needs protection from harsh winds
The rough grey bark is covered in sharp prickles
Hydrangea quercifolia | Oak-leaved hydrangea - 60-80cm, 10lt Davidia urban and cottage gardensHydrangea quercifolia, or Oak Leaved Hydrangea is a spreading, broad rounded, multi stemmed, suckering, deciduous shrub with large, deeply lobed, oak shaped, dark green leaves, red and purple in autumn. Creamy white flowers in conical panicles with large sterile florets bloom in summer and autumn. Hydrangea quercifolia 'Ruby Slippers' grows well in a wide range of soils, but prefers humus rich, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well drained soils. It