Alice™ Oakleaf Hydrangea

Alice is an upright, rounded oakleaf hydrangea with large white flower clusters that age to pink. Its 5–8-foot height and spread give it room to serve as a specimen or as part of a shrub border, informal hedge, or woodland planting. [NC State's Alice profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hydrangea-quercifolia-alice/) identifies the selection and describes its mature size and seasonal display. ## Landscape Use Plant Alice where its broad mature outline has room, such as a specimen position or mixed shrub border. It also suits informal hedges and woodland gardens; NC State lists small groups and winter gardens among its uses. ## Site and Seasonal Interest Choose full sun to part shade and moist, organic-rich, well-drained soil. Flowers open white in early to midsummer and age pink; green leaves develop purple and red fall color, while exfoliating bark adds winter texture. The [NC State species guide](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hydrangea-quercifolia/) describes oakleaf hydrangea's site needs and landscape role. ## Maintenance Water during establishment and dry spells to keep soil evenly moist, and mulch in summer heat. Hydrangea quercifolia blooms on second-year wood, so prune immediately after flowering and avoid late-season shaping that could remove next year's buds. See [NC State's Alice profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/hydrangea-quercifolia-alice/) for cultivar-specific pruning timing.