Alice Oak Leaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Alice') - 3 gallon 12"

If you are looking for a true architectural standout that pulls its weight across all four seasons, the Alice Oak Leaf Hydrangea is a magnificent choice for your landscape. Named for its large, deeply lobed leaves that resemble a massive oak tree, this robust shrub transitions from lush deep green foliage in the summer to a breathtaking display of brilliant mahogany, bronze, and purple hues every autumn. Throughout the summer months, it produces enormous, upright white flower spikes that gracefully age to a soft, rosy pink, giving you endless blooms for fresh-cut arrangements.

This stunning native shrub matures into a gracious, grand presence, growing anywhere from six to eight feet tall and just as wide, making it an ideal choice for a striking woodland edge, a large privacy screen, or a shaded property border. While many hydrangeas wilt under intense afternoon exposure, the Alice cultivar thrives best in morning sun with protective afternoon shade, especially in our high-desert climate, where it appreciates rich, well-draining soil and a generous blanket of organic mulch to keep its roots cool. Best of all, it features great natural resistance against local pests, and while hungry deer might occasionally nibble on tender new growth, its sturdy, woody stems generally stand up well to garden wildlife. Give it a bit of room to stretch out, and you will enjoy a resilient, low-maintenance favorite that brings timeless beauty to your backyard.

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