Quercus spp.

Fast growing tree with large, stout branches and yellow fall color. Coarse textured bark. Very adaptable. Zone 3.

Plantaerium

Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea is compact, sturdy and showy with vigorous, conical blooms. In spring, blooms emerge white and turn blush-pink throughout the season, growing as long as 6 inches despite the small size of the shrub. When dried, they make lovely additions in flower arrangements. Foliage turns burgundy in fall. This is a great option for a native plant or pollinator garden, as the Oakleaf Hydrangea is native to much of the Southeastern US. Blooms on old wood and is ideal for containers, tight spaces or a low hedge. Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea is a perfect choice for anyone with small acreage wanting native, pollinator-friendly shrubs. Botanical Name: Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Munchkin’ USDA Zone: 5 – 8 Average Height: 3′ – 4′ Average Width: 4′ – 5′ Sun Exposure: Part Sun to Shade Planting/Care Instructions Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates . Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly. When you receive your , soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil. Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support. Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here. Lastly, enjoy your and your time in the garden!

(Quercus rubra) Large, slow-growing, round-topped tree to 90 ft. Deciduous. Large leaves, fall color is red to reddish-brown, sometimes orange. Needs fertile soil and ample water. Deep root system. USDA Zones 4-9.

Plantaerium

Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea is a small plant with huge impact! It has large cone shaped flower heads that start off white but end up a burnished ruby red in fall. The oak leaf shaped leaves of Ruby Slippers Oakleaf Hydrangea provide excellent fall color. Botanical Name: Hydrangea quercifolia ‘Ruby Slippers’ USDA Zone: 5 – 9 Average Height: 3′ – 4′ Average Width: 4′ Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Planting/Care Instructions Before planting, have your soil tested to see what amendments are needed. Click this link to check your frost dates: Frost Dates . Check the light preferences for your plant and choose your location accordingly. When you receive your , soak the root ball in water for 20 minutes upon arrival before planting or potting. Gently break up the root ball. This will help the roots of your to grow out into the soil. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Fill in the hole tightly with soil to avoid any air pockets. Add a bit of slow-release fertilizer to help new plants to grow quickly. Add the recommended amount per fertilizer instructions. Be sure to water your until it is established. In addition, pull weeds out when they appear. They take nutrients from the soil. Additionally, certain plants may need staking. Whenever they become too heavy to stand on their own, add bamboo or fiberglass stakes for the plants to lean against or tie up for support. Prune plants as needed to encourage growth. Always sterilize your pruners when pruning plants to prevent the spread of diseases. If you have trouble keeping up with your pruners, check out our locally hand-made leather pruner holster here. Lastly, enjoy your and your time in the garden!

(Quercus coccinea) Bright red fall color if autumn nights are cold. Open growth habit, grows moderately fast in good soil to 60 ft. or more. Deeply cut lobed leaves. Deep-rooted: good lawn and street tree. All Zones.

(Quercus shumardii) Closely resembles Scarlet Oak. Open growth habit, grows moderately fast in good soil to 60 ft. or more. Deeply cut lobed leaves. Yellow and red fall colors. Tolerant of acidic and poorly drained soils. USDA Zones 4-9.

(Quercus lobata) California White Oak. Native to California's inland valleys and foothills. Massive trunk and limbs twist into unique shapes. Trees reach 70 ft. or more, equal spread. Dark green, deeply cut lobed leaves, dark gray checked bark. …