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Oakleaf hydrangea & others

I have enjoyed reading the questions and answers for about a month now.
I have also been very busy reading gardening books and catalogs.
Recently, my husband and I moved from a sunny yard to a shaded yard
(many oaks and hickory trees).  We are in zone 7.  We are in the process
of re-landscaping (hence, all the reading). What my questions are:
1)  What is the growth rate of an oakleaf hydrangea?  We are purchasing
4-3 gallon shrubs (approx 2-3 ft across) for foundation plantings.
2)  While the shrubs are growing, what would make a good companion plant
(both beside and under the shrubs)?  I was thinking of ornamental
grasses.
3)  How well does spiraea van houtti do in the shade?
4)  The previous owners cut down a tree that was growing wisteria in a
corner of the lot and now the wisteria is everywhere (on the ground,
chainlink).  Any suggestions as to what to do with it?
Jennifer, Zone 7, North Alabama

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