American Beautyberry
Callicarpa americana
Unreal clusters of metallic-purple berries hug the stems in fall and feed dozens of bird species.
- Full–part sun
- Dry–average
- 4–7 ft
- Blooms Jun–Jul
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Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia
A four-season southeastern shrub — white flower cones, wine-red fall leaves, cinnamon peeling bark.
the Southeastthe Mid-Atlantic
Growing Oakleaf Hydrangea
The most ornamental native hydrangea, handsome in every season. Takes more shade than most flowering shrubs. It’s showy, good fall color, and good for winter interest.
Where it grows
Oakleaf Hydrangea is native to the Southeast. In the wild you’ll find it across Alabama · Arkansas · Delaware · Florida · Georgia · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Mississippi · Missouri and 11 more states. Always confirm it suits your specific county with your state native plant society before planting.
Regional Garden shows Oakleaf Hydrangea on 21 state pages.
Good for
Sourcing
Where to buy Oakleaf Hydrangea
Seeds & live plants on Amazon
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Plant it with
Companions & kin.
Natives that share Oakleaf Hydrangea’s range and conditions.
American Elderberry
Sambucus canadensis
Big lacy flower heads in summer give way to purple-black berries for both birds and your kitchen.
- Full–part sun
- Average–wet
- 6–12 ft
- Blooms Jun–Jul
Arrowwood Viburnum
Viburnum dentatum
A bulletproof hedge shrub with white spring flowers, blue fall berries, and burgundy autumn leaves.
- Sun to shade
- Average–wet
- 6–10 ft
- Blooms May–Jun
Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Spherical white 'pincushion' flowers over standing water, swarmed by butterflies and bees.
- Full–part sun
- Average–wet
- 5–10 ft
- Blooms Jun–Aug