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Species: Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris

(hye-dran'jee-ah ah-nom'ah-lah ssp. pet-ti-oh-lay'ris)

Hydrangea anomala ssp. petiolaris

Climbing Hydrangea

Found on Course Walks

Viburnums, Groundcovers & Vines

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Vine

60' - 80'

Deciduous

clinging vine

full sun or shade

Environmental Characteristics

Part shade, Shade

5a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

large, fragrant white flowers in June/July; glossy dark green leaves may turn yellow in fall; flaky tan bark

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious

Bare Root Transplanting


Other

native to Japan and China; best transplanted from container; plant parts are poisonous but with little appeal and are not troublesome. Slow growing.

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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