Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) - 3 GallonA perennial deciduous shrub, to small tree. It makes a nice understory tree under large trees with canopies like oak trees. It has 8 to 12 inch long leaves shaped like oak leaves hence the name. The flowers are white or pink, and are delicately beautiful. You won't get the large softball sized blooms you would see on the non native French Hydrangeas, but this native is prolific and stunning in its own right. This shrub holds interest even when not

it prefers moist but well-drained calcareous or sandy soils

and can pollinate what would be comparable to and average of 50 honey bees

Recycled glass bottle and cardboard tubes that can be replaced

It is considered non-invasive

It is the host plant for the Gulf Fritillary

It is found in nearly all of Florida

Attracts many pollinators

it propagates from seed

Endemic to South Florida but does perform well in central Florida

While this grass is winter dormant and not salt tolerant

Planting: space 12 to 24 inches apart

It likes partial shade to full sun