Trees and shrubs

Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Jetstream'

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Hardiness Zone 5

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Family Hydrangeaceae

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Jetstream' is a structured oakleaf hydrangea with very neat blooms, valued for its elegance and excellent performance in landscape gardens. This variety is distinguished by its upright conical panicles of creamy white flowers that gradually turn pink towards the end of the blooming season. Its overall habit is compact to intermediate, upright, and well-branched, offering a more disciplined silhouette than many quercifolia varieties, making it ideal for structured beds and specimen plantings. The deeply lobed deciduous dark green foliage resembles that of an oak and transforms into stunning red, purple, and burgundy hues in autumn, providing strong seasonal interest. 'Jetstream' blooms on old wood and benefits from moderate pruning. Highly ornamental and robust, it is an excellent choice for northern gardens seeking texture, structure, and autumnal color.

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Jetstream'

Soil and care

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Fertilization Moderate, compost or fertilizer for shrubs

Bloom and dimensions

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Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorCreamy white turning to pale pink
Foliage colorGreen in summer, red to purple in autumn
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingDry capsules of no ornamental interest
Maximum height1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Maximum width6–7.2 ft (1.8–2.2 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-40°C

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Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

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