Native Plant Spotlight | Oakleaf Hydrangea

Native to Riverwoods, Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) is an all season deciduous low maintenance shrub. It produces cone shaped flowers that are perfect for cutting.

• Ornamental Value:  fragrant cone shaped cluster flowers bloom in mid spring to early summer. The flowers begin white and turn to a purplish-pink color. The leaves of the shrub turn brick red in the fall.
• Growing Conditions: prefers moist, well drained soil and performs well in both full sun and full shade. Being located in a sheltered area is beneficial.
• Mature Size: a small shrub is 3 - 5 feet tall while a large shrub is more than 8 feet tall.

Native Tree & Shrub Planting Cost-Share Program

To help restore the ecological health of our woodlands, residents are encouraged to plant native trees, shrubs, flowers and other plant species.  You might qualify for a Native Tree & Shrub Planting cost-share program, with the Village covering half of the cost of the plants and the planting. 

Your property may qualify for one or more of the Village's Cost-Share programs, which can not only help restore the ecological health of Riverwoods, but can also improve your property's ornamental landscape and real estate value. To see which cost-share programs your property qualifies for, request an Ecological Consultation with the Village Ecologist.