Hydrangea querc. 'Snow Queen'

Hydrangea quercifolia 'snow queen' is a medium to large oakleaf hydrangea that not only stands out for its beautiful leaves up to 20 cm in size that turn a beautiful red in autumn, but also for the striking orange-red winter buds and the peeling bark. Just like the species, it has broad cone-shaped flower panicles with an equal number of sterile and fertile flowers and an airy structure. This oakleaf hydrangea first grows wide upright and with time also forms offshoots, it likes a position in filtered sunlight, partial shade, to shade and grows well in any type of soil. It also has a beautiful autumn color, is tolerant of sea wind and can handle some air pollution.