Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Ruby Slippers') Edible Cold tolerant to about 15

Cold tolerant to about 15 degrees Fahrenheit

it is relatively drought-tolerant

It is drought and cold tolerant and moderate to slow growing

it can thrive in drier locations as well and can be used for erosion control

Suckers should be removed unless spreading is desirable

Hydrangea quercifolia (Oakleaf Hydrangea 'Ruby Slippers') Edible Cold tolerant to about 15Oakleaf Hydrangea is a stunning flowering shrub with large white blooms and interesting exfoliating bark on older canes. It is the most adapted to North Texas of all the hydrangeas. Pruning is not usually needed but if needed, prune right after flowering since they bloom on old wood. It thrives in moist soils. Mulching helps with retaining moisture. 'Ruby Slippers' is a compact form with large upright flower panicles that emerge white but then turn