Oak-Leaved Hydrangea
Hydrangea Quercifolia
Oak-leaved hydrangea is a shrub for all seasons. The large dark green leaves resemble oak leaves, in fall they change to a deep burgundy or red. In summer, the large cone-shaped flower clusters open white, then turn a purplish-pink changing to brown persisting into winter. The older bark is cinnamon brown color and peels to create a texture that makes this plant interesting even when the leaves are gone.