Hydrangea arborescens
Botanical Name
Hydrangea arborescens
Hardiness
Zones (3)4 to 9
Height
3 to 5 feet
Width
3 to 5 feet
Flowers
June: large, start green, change to white, then to brown
Fruit
Small, dehiscent capsules
Fall Color
Green to brown, yellow on rare occasions
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Keep soil moist in full sun, blooms on new wood, prune to ground yearly
Problems
None serious
Varieties to Consider
'Annabelle' - flower clusters up to 12" wide
'Grandiflora' - Hills of Snow Hydrangea, flower heads 6-8" wide
'Grandiflora' - Hills of Snow Hydrangea, flower heads 6-8" wide