Toy Soldier™ Oakleaf Hydrangea
Hydrangea quercifolia 'Bocotoso'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
Toy Soldier™ Oakleaf Hydrangea highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Growing Zones 5-9
Small but strong, introducing the Blooming Easy® Toy Soldier™ Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia 'Bocotoso') now at Nature Hills! With big oak-leaf-shaped foliage and airy round panicles of green and white blooms, Toy Soldier™ stands straight and sturdy.
An improved version of the hardy native, the big round-petalled white blooms form on rounded bunches of green buds that match their green foliage that's quilted with pointed lobed leaves! Then they transform into gorgeous vermillion red, maroon, or even purplish in the fall.
These improved deciduous cultivars are hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 to 9 and grow to a nice, rounded 4-5 foot tall and wide ball of green texture! The butterflies will arrive in swarms to check out these blooms that remain on the plant from summer and into the fall! The dried blossoms even add winter interest!
Planting and Application:
Line a row of neat and tidy Toy Soldiers™ up along a fenceline or your home's foundation for a lovely and lively hedge! Space them 3-4 feet apart for a close privacy hedge, or loosen their spacing to create an informal screen that hides eyesores and blocks nosy neighbors. Sturdy enough for being their own living fence, snow-blocking barrier, or backdrop to other garden beds, you'll love the blooms and fall color this Oakleaf Hydrangea lends to the landscape!
A single flowering shrub is a mighty and colorful flowering specimen, while groupings become bird-friendly havens! Anchor a garden bed or soften the corners of a garage with these versatile and easy-to-grow sentries! Looking great without being pruned and manicured, add to mixed shrub hedges for flowers and fall color! Don't forget to snip a few blooms for your vases indoors too!
- Airy White & Green Panicles
- Textured Green Lobed Foliage
- Vibrant Vermillion Red Fall Color!
- Butterfly Friendly!
- Hedges, Backdrops, Specimens, Accents & Anchors
#ProPlantTips For Care
Oakleaf Hydrangea handles almost all soil types, as long as they are well-drained and never sitting in water. Toy Soldier™ does fine in both full sun or part shade, favoring morning sun, In the south, it appreciates afternoon shade and in the north, it prefers protection from the coldest winds. Plant in soil that's well-drained and enriched with regular moderate moisture access. Mulch the root system 3-4 inches deep to help maintain moderate yet consistent moisture all growing season. Quercifolia Hydrangeas blooms on old growth, so prune right after it finishes blooming in late summer.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Moist Soil & Arborist Mulch
- Prune Oakleaf Hydrangeas After Bloom Fade
- Any Well-Drained Soil
- Bloom Color Isn't pH-Sensitive
Sturdy sentries with vivid fall color and bee-friendly, the Blooming Easy® Toy Soldier™ Oakleaf Hydrangea will boost your landscape on a grand scale without sacrificing space! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!
