Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Snow Queen') Size:3 gal 'Ruby Slippers' is a compact

'Ruby Slippers' is a compact form with large upright flower panicles that emerge white but then turn pink before maturing to ruby red

It produces acorns that are a key food source for wildlife

Fruits are edible and taste like dates

flaking bark with bluish-green leaves that turn various shades of red and orange in the fall

Suckers should be removed unless spreading is desirable

Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Snow Queen') Size:3 gal 'Ruby Slippers' is a compactOakleaf Hydrangea is a stunning flowering shrub with large white blooms and interesting exfoliating bark on older canes. The foliage provides some fall color, mostly bronze, maroon and purple. It is the most adapted to North Texas of all the hydrangeas. Pruning is not usually needed but if needed, prune right after flowering since they bloom on old wood. It thrives in moist soils. Mulching helps with retaining moisture. Oakleaf Hydrangeas can be used