Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin'

$114⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Botanical Name

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin'
Growing Zones

5-9
Mature Height

3 - 5 feet
Mature Spread

3 -5 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Red
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

After Flowering
Bloom Period

Summer
Photos Provided By

Spring Meadows - www.springmeadows.com

Growing Zones 5-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Perfect for small yards and tight spots, Munchkin Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Munchkin') is truly a four-season shrub. In early summer, profuse blooms are held upright on sturdy stems; these exquisite flower clusters reach well over six inches long and age to a dazzling, rich pink hue.

Munchin is a naturally dwarf Oakleaf Hydrangea introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum. Every year during the growing season, you'll also be treated to a bold display of dark green Oakleaf foliage. The textured leaves will burnish to a magnificent burgundy-red as cooler nighttime temps roll back around in fall.

Planting and Application:

Petite Munchkin is happy to provide nectar for butterflies and shelter for birds. It's a wonderful selection of a native shrub featuring a dense, compact habit that looks great year-round...especially when each branch is covered by a cap of fluffy, white snow.

Add plenty of visual interest to a partially shaded spot in your yard with a low hedge or mass planting. Space them 30 inches apart on center for a continuous hedge.
Create a garden folly by lining either side of a twisting, turning woodland path with a Munchkin hedge. Add an emerald-green gazebo at the end as a Destination Spot...kids would love it!
Add structure and long-lasting color to the shaded edges of your Butterfly Garden. They'll perform well in filtered shade with no more than four hours of sunlight a day.
Place one as a specimen in a Zen Garden. You'll surely appreciate the noteworthy interplay between the large-scale leaves and the strong form of the erect blooms.
Underplant several in the filtered shade of Eastern Redbud, Japanese Maple or Flowering Dogwood trees. It easily finishes off the design of your planting bed with rustic sophistication.

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Plant in rich, well-drained soil and partial shade for best flowering display. You'll want plenty of the large blooms to sneak for indoor arrangements, after all.

This landscape investment is valuable...give it life-long support with symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster added in the planting hole. Get more expert planting tips from our Horticulture Staff.
Water regularly and add pine straw or pine bark mulch to a depth of three inches. Keep the mulch pulled back away from touching the stems.
Munchkin is a shrub that blooms on old wood; so wait to prune any crossing or damaged branches until after the first flush of flowers is finished in summer. Keep the dried blooms on the shrub overwinter for a welcome sight in a barren landscape.