Species: Hydrangea arborescens
(hye-dran'jee-ah ar-boh-res'enz ...)
Smooth Hydrangea
Found on Course Walks
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Below are the more common varieties of this species. There are other rare cultivars to be found and new varieties of this popular, showy species will undoubtedly continue to be produced in the future.
'Annabelle', 'Bella Anna', 'Bounty', 'Dwarf 'Annabelle' types', 'Grandiflora', 'Hayes Starburst', 'Incrediball', 'Invincibelle', 'Invincibelle Ruby', 'White Dome'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
3' - 5' (spread 3' - 5')
Deciduous
rounded
maybe killed to the ground in the northern parts of its useful range but regrowth is vigorous; tolerates shade
Environmental Characteristics
Part shade, Shade
4a
Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)
large (6-8
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
No diseases listed
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
native to eastern and central US
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
